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DG51 XCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2021 120,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front shocker top mounts have movement

engine has oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2020 114,035 miles

slight movement in n/s/f top shocker mount

slight movement in o/s/f drop link

Pass 11 Jan 2019 111,049 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit and starting to crack in tread

both headlight units faded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,326 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both front strut upper bushes slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front Disc's (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lamps plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play in both front top mounts (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,516 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlight pattern poor

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,467 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shocker top mounts have slight movement

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

n/s/front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres have slight distortion

exhaust front flexi has slight blow

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f shocker top has slight movement

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,081 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2009 70,077 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,511 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,952 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 57,210 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DG51 XCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG51 XCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG51 XCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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