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DA51 FWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,414 mi
Last recorded161,414 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 161,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer missing - not excessively noisy

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 161,257 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement parking brake mechanism seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear silencer missing - not excessively noisy

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,079 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

rear silencer missing - not noisy but may cause gasses to enter passenger compartment

Fail 30 Jul 2015 145,996 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

engine management light on

rear silencer missing - not noisy but may cause gasses to enter passenger compartment

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

rear silencer missing but not excessively noisy

Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

rear silencer missing but not excessively noisy

Pass 31 Jul 2013 113,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 113,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,458 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 108,685 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,717 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 104,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,600 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 90,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 65,843 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 50,166 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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DA51 FWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA51 FWL, 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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DA51 FWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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