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DA51 GAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,519 mi
Last recorded115,519 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer at support bracket area (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming metal brake pipes

headlamp plastic lens going opaque

Fail 14 Oct 2017 115,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges worn away (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer at support bracket area (7.1.2)

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

corrosion forming metal brake pipes

headlamp plastic lens going opaque

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,964 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine check light illuminated

slight binding offside front brake caliper

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,885 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,164 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

rear to centre exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,812 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 82,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,221 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread slight uneven wear

Fail 1 Oct 2010 73,221 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread slight uneven wear

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,947 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2008 52,682 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,682 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 41,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 GAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GAU, 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 GAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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