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DF51 BVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,714 mi
Last recorded62,714 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 BVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,714 miles

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

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

centre pipe

Fail 8 Jan 2014 62,653 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 57,911 miles

front brake pads getting low brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,142 miles

oil leak

tyres

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,198 miles

front brake discs & pads wear

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,197 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake discs & pads wear

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,022 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,402 miles

offside front tyre tread close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,316 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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DF51 BVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF51 BVT, 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 DF51 BVT registered?

DF51 BVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is DF51 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 BVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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