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DU51 JKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,488 mi
Last recorded96,488 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 JKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,579 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,604 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorating - misty - close to limit - driver door mirror cover missing

centre exhaust section badly deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

oil leak - cracking to offside rear tyres - cuts to offside front tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour white (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamps deteriorating - misty - close to limit - driver door mirror cover missing

centre exhaust section badly deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

oil leak - cracking to offside rear tyres - cuts to offside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,933 miles

Nearside Front deep cuts in tyre inner wall

Fail 10 Sep 2015 92,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint & deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front deep cuts in tyre inner wall

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

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

Offside Front washer part blocked

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,703 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated + slight blow

gearbox oil leak

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated + slight blow

gearbox oil leak

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,465 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamp tilts inoperative

offside front washer part blocked

offside rear lamp lens damaged - offside centre exhaust mount broken + slight blow on rear section

Fail 11 Sep 2012 87,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front washer part blocked - rear wiper blade split - both rear lamp lenses damaged - both headlamp tilts inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,946 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

offside front washer part blocked - rear wiper blade split - both rear lamp lenses damaged - both headlamp tilts inoperative

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,440 miles

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

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

offside front washer part blocked - offside rear lamp l,ens cracked & damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2011 85,440 miles

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

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

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

offside front washer part blocked - offside rear lamp l,ens cracked & damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,326 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear lamp unit & rear wing - windscreen obstruction - offside mirror cover missing - uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage to nearside rear lamp unit & rear wing - windscreen obstruction - offside mirror cover missing - uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,068 miles

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2009 80,068 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,129 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear view mirror cover missing

Fail 19 Sep 2007 69,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear box corroded,front discs lipped,front pads wearing thin,scuffing to o/s/r tyre outer wall,n/s/r light lens damaged,o/ws mirror c ase missing

Pass 19 Sep 2007 69,181 miles

rear box corroded,front discs lipped,front pads wearing thin,scuffing to o/s/r tyre outer wall,n/s/r light lens damaged,o/ws mirror c ase missing

Fail 22 Sep 2006 61,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,186 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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DU51 JKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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