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DN51 ZVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,737 mi
Last recorded106,737 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ZVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 101,903 miles

eml light on

front to rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

osf chassis rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml light on

front to rear brake pipes rusty

oil leak

osf chassis rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pipes rusty

rear discs rusty inner faces

Fail 11 Nov 2013 93,169 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes rusty

misting of oil osr shocker

nsf tyre tread low

oil leak

rear discs rusty inner faces

Pass 23 Nov 2012 87,606 miles

ABS wire rubbing on wheel offside front

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,010 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

n/s wiper split

Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,000 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 77,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 77,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 66,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 66,569 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 56,822 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,173 miles

OIL ON MINIMUM

SIGN OF FOULING ON REAR TYRES TO ARCH CLIPPINGS BUT NOT CATCHING AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,168 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil level on minimum

signs of fouling on rear tyres to rear arch clippings but not catching at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2006 42,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 36,644 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 ZVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 DN51 ZVR, 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 ZVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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