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DU51 NLV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,118 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,118 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 91,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,522 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 89,522 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,924 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,076 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn and perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,421 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

slight cracking on o/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,504 miles

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

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

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

advise replace both front tyre

centre front registration plate slightly detriorated

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2010 63,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

advise replace both front tyre

centre front registration plate slightly detriorated

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,785 miles

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

all steel brake pipes heavly covered in under seal

gear box oil leak

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,362 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU51 NLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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