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DU51 HVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

323,468 mi
Last recorded323,468 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 HVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 323,468 miles

back box hanger snapped

large crack in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2019 232,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs buffing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) tre (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back box hanger snapped

large crack in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2018 216,575 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 216,517 miles

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both front to rears (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 214,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 208,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 200,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 193,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 185,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 177,265 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 177,265 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 168,928 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 161,483 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 154,098 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 131,727 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front offside tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2006 112,573 miles

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

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

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

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 HVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU51 HVW, 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 HVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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