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DG51 XWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,457 mi
Last recorded75,457 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,457 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,761 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box/pipe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,517 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded.

brakepipes at front and rear slight corrosion.

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,012 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,775 miles

slight oil leak

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt poor too retact

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cluth rubber is missing

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,665 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,505 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge /cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,880 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,867 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,087 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 XWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

DG51 XWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is DG51 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 XWM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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