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C7 DVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,737 mi
Last recorded105,737 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 105,737 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 105,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 103,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 103,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,082 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow from mid box joint

Fail 13 Jun 2016 98,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow from mid box joint

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,060 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Fail 11 Dec 2014 95,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint

Pass 25 Nov 2013 90,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 90,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,293 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 85,292 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,806 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 79,803 miles

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

Both rack end joints have some wear

Both rear calipers or cables partially seized

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

O/S rear brake dragging

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,790 miles

front brake discs have large lip of corrosion reccomend replacing discs when pads next due

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,420 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Nov 2009 67,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 61,265 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Nov 2007 55,044 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer baffles loose

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,223 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 39,616 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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C7 DVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C7 DVR, 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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C7 DVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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