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DE51 UAV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,656 mi
Last recorded175,656 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 UAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 175,656 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2013 175,656 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 164,142 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 164,142 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,913 miles

n/s front tyre has outer sidewall surface damage

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2011 146,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front tyre has outer sidewall surface damage

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,865 miles

front & rear no. plates starting to become insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2010 132,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front & rear no. plates starting to become insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2009 118,394 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 118,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 104,678 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 102,377 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 90,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,196 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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DE51 UAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE51 UAV, 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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What year was DE51 UAV registered?

DE51 UAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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