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DA51 TVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

168,908 mi
Last recorded168,908 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 TVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 168,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrotion

Fail 16 Feb 2021 168,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrotion

Pass 20 Feb 2020 161,422 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 161,422 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 152,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 141,945 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 132,415 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 132,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 123,608 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 123,565 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensatot (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 114,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 106,195 miles

engine oil leaks and gear oil leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2014 106,195 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leaks and gear oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,661 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 96,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,625 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 77,274 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,274 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,453 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,453 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,780 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,752 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 TVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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