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DN51 DFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,492 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,765 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 91,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

small chips all over screen

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 84,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 73,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,228 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,461 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,086 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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DN51 DFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN51 DFU, 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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DN51 DFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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