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DG51 XLV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,756 mi
Last recorded109,756 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,953 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Fail 26 Sep 2016 106,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil low

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,758 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 100,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,681 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,183 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,923 miles

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

exhaust centre box floor heatsheild insecure on two rear fixings

exhaust down pipe flexi outer mess poor condition

front brake disc inner faces on outer edges corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,823 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,823 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,677 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,178 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 51,178 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,157 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DG51 XLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLV, 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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What year was DG51 XLV registered?

DG51 XLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is DG51 XLV safe to buy?

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