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DU51 HTZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2016 134,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

damage o/s mirror outer cover

Fail 23 May 2015 132,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust corroded in places and slightly leaking exhaust touching heat sheild/body

front to rear main brake pipes and both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front suspenion spring top mount has slight movement

offside front wing mirror cracked/broken

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 May 2015 132,675 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

exhaust corroded in places and slightly leaking exhaust touching heat sheild/body

front to rear main brake pipes and both rear brake pipes corroding

nearside front suspenion spring top mount has slight movement

offside front wing mirror cracked/broken

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 122,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 122,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 115,036 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 115,036 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 109,980 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 107,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 99,755 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,606 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 77,156 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 77,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Cambelt due?

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 64,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 55,329 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 55,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DU51 HTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DU51 HTZ, 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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DU51 HTZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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