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DV51 XTG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,096 mi
Last recorded70,096 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,096 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,378 miles

Both headlights, lenses cloudy, beam image clear.

Exhaust tailbox joint thinned by corrosion.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,515 miles

Brake bias valve linkage worn

Exhaust corroded, one hanger broken but exhaust still held in place.

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 51,515 miles

Brake bias valve linkage worn

Exhaust corroded, one hanger broken but exhaust still held in place.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 42,093 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2012 42,093 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,636 miles

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,167 miles

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

light scratches and chip over windscreen

slight dampness around n/s steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,431 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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DV51 XTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV51 XTG, 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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DV51 XTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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