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DA51 FWU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,018 mi
Last recorded104,018 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2019 104,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust f/pipe flexi deteriated.

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,240 miles

Both rear road springs corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,173 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2016 92,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 92,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 85,679 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,618 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)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 75,618 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 71,046 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,305 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,118 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,611 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,280 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 27,484 miles

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

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

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 FWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DA51 FWU, 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 DA51 FWU registered?

DA51 FWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DA51 FWU safe to buy?

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