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DA51 FXV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 101,640 miles

all four tyres on vehicle at least one edge worn ....

headlamp lens .....

Fail 28 Feb 2018 101,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pad...... (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres on vehicle at least one edge worn ....

headlamp lens .....

Pass 27 Feb 2017 94,315 miles

Nearside Rear tyre

both head light lens

Fail 27 Feb 2017 94,311 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre

both head light lens

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,555 miles

both head lights

offside front outer c.v boot

slight misting off oil on power steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,570 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,568 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,374 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,840 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade starting to split.

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroaded.

Rear wiper blade missing.

Metal fuel pipe above front subframe excessively corroaded.

Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,840 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade starting to split.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroaded.

Rear wiper blade missing.

Metal fuel pipe above front subframe excessively corroaded.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,465 miles

Front wipers split/smearing screen.

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front wipers split/smearing screen.

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,566 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,011 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 37,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,704 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,537 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 FXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

DA51 FXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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