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DU51 NKL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,565 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to drum (1.1.11 (c))

under side rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,190 miles

underside rusting

Pass 20 Dec 2022 63,656 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2022 63,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side rusting

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,569 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 55,555 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside inc suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack weeping slightly.

Fail 9 Oct 2019 53,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack weeping slightly.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 52,069 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 50,285 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 50,284 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Offside Front 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 Front wiper blade split

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

brake pipes coated in grease.

exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,249 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,771 miles

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,903 miles

near side rear tyre perished but not excessive

offside front tyre perished but not excessive

offside rear tyre perished but not excessive

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,703 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 29,436 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 29,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,490 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 26,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NKL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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