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DN51 DGF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,956 mi
Last recorded97,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 97,956 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 90,625 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 90,625 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 82,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,479 miles

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 65,755 miles

slight brake judder

Fail 25 Jun 2008 63,443 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,443 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2008 63,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 125,805 miles

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE FUZZY AND ON AIM LIMIT - JUST OK* PLASTIC COVERS ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED - BUT OK* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED*

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* REAR MAIN AXLE BEAM BUSHES APPEAR WORN* REAR TYRES WOREN AND PERISHED - CLOSE TO LIMIT* A CENTRE BRAKE LAMP UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN REMOVED* NSF SEATBELT RELUCTANT TO RETRACT*

Fail 28 Aug 2007 125,805 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE FUZZY AND ON AIM LIMIT - JUST OK* PLASTIC COVERS ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND RUSTED - BUT OK* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED*

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* REAR MAIN AXLE BEAM BUSHES APPEAR WORN* REAR TYRES WOREN AND PERISHED - CLOSE TO LIMIT* A CENTRE BRAKE LAMP UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN REMOVED* NSF SEATBELT RELUCTANT TO RETRACT*

Pass 15 Nov 2006 122,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 109,554 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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DN51 DGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DN51 DGF, 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 DN51 DGF registered?

DN51 DGF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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