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DA51 GDJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,055 mi
Last recorded185,055 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 185,055 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight aim poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis damaged/ holed nr suspension arm (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing corroded/ holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear tail light lens holed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe corroded/ holed (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working inoperative when tail lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 173,199 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 160,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 152,918 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 149,141 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 145,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 142,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 135,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 123,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 119,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 110,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 103,325 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 103,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,425 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 97,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 73,317 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 GDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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