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DU51 NHN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 76,000 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

all wheel arches have bubbles of corrosion

sill covers fitted

under body corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,586 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front and rear tyres cracking

both main brake pipes and brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

brake pipes greased hard to check condition of pipes

front flexi exhaust outer skin corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 73,480 miles

beam image poor ns

both rear tyres perrished and cracked no ply or cords showing

various under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,480 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both os/ns (8.2.2)

beam image poor ns

both rear tyres perrished and cracked no ply or cords showing

various under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,421 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres split no cords showing

exhaust flex worn no blow still secure

sill covers fitted

various under body corrosion also around filler neck

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,419 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres split no cords showing

exhaust flex worn no blow still secure

sill covers fitted

various under body corrosion also around filler neck

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,107 miles

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

body and under body corrosion

osf brake pipe slight twisted

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

body and under body corrosion

osf brake pipe slight twisted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2013 70,221 miles

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

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,221 miles

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

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,999 miles

both rear axle bush split but no play

nsf brake disc scorred

Fail 10 Aug 2012 68,999 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axle bush split but no play

nsf brake disc scorred

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,039 miles

N/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AND WEAK

Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,039 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S/FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F TRACK ROD END

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS WORN AND CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN AND PITTED/CORRODED

THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,819 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 62,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,683 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 54,683 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,249 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 NHN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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