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DA51 GCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,820 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2022 90,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes in various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 86,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes in various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 86,721 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around sub-frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes in various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes in various sections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tail gate struts weak

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded in various sections

both front wiper blades slightly split on ends

both rear tail gate struts weak

ferrules on both rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,462 miles

Front rear tail gate struts weak

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split on end

all rear metal brake pipes corroded in various sections

both rear coil springs corroded bottom

n/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight damage to o/s/r door and wheel arch

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexable hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,415 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,101 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,183 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre on outer sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,290 miles

Load valve stiff

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,067 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 53,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 44,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,624 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,112 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 GCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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