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DG51 XDB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,200 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhuast flexy joint derteriated

exhuast slighty blowing

front to rear brake pipes protected in under sealent

sills covers fited

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 67,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 67,715 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

o/s front tyre low

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,704 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine code light on dash board display.

exhaust note slightly louder than standard.

parking brake travel slightly high.

slight leak,blow,on exhaust centre pipe at clamp.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,704 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine code light on dash board display.

exhaust note slightly louder than standard.

parking brake travel slightly high.

slight leak,blow,on exhaust centre pipe at clamp.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,888 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALLS (NO CORDS SHOWING)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT IN O/S AND N/S FRONT STRUT TOPS

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine code light is displayed on dashboard display,

slight dent in off side rear,outter wheel rim,

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine code light is displayed on dashboard display,

slight dent in off side rear,outter wheel rim,

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,447 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f strut top bushes have slight play

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2007 37,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,043 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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 XDB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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