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DG51 XZH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake Pipe Routed Wrong

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre Cracking In Tread Area And Sidewalls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Nov 2018 91,799 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake Pipe Routed Wrong

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre Cracking In Tread Area And Sidewalls

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,758 miles

Additional braking device inoperative Compensator. (1.5 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,091 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished

Fail 26 Sep 2017 84,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front tyre is perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 81,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 81,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 69,481 miles

Offside Front slight play in top mounting

Fail 17 Sep 2015 69,481 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in top mounting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,575 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 63,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,841 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,822 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 50,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,839 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 40,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,600 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread not showing cords

Fail 23 Sep 2008 29,580 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f tyre cracks in tread not showing cords

Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,371 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 19,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 14,386 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 XZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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