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DA51 TVY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,834 mi
Last recorded128,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 128,834 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 128,834 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 117,586 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 117,543 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Alternator belt excesively deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2013 112,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 112,298 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2012 102,108 miles

oil leaks

Fail 30 Apr 2012 102,104 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,048 miles

horns insecure

nsr and osr slightly corroded b/pipes

small nail nsr tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,048 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

horns insecure

nsr and osr slightly corroded b/pipes

small nail nsr tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,468 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 84,436 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,337 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 TVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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