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DG51 XTS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,518 mi
Last recorded87,518 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XTS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,518 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,033 miles

Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,706 miles

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

Nearside front wiper end is split.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,959 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has a slight tear

Fail 22 Aug 2011 57,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre has a slight tear

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,325 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,956 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,327 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 XTS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTS, 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 XTS registered?

DG51 XTS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2001.

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