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DU51 NTL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,899 mi
Last recorded125,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 125,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 120,144 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,899 miles

Fuel tank undershield corroded

Exhaust catalyst pipe to center pipe slightly blowing

Slight play between steering wheel and column area

Slight play in front wiper linkage

Fail 14 Aug 2012 103,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust catalyst pipe to center pipe slightly blowing

Fuel tank undershield corroded

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

Nearside track rod arm has slight play

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

Oil leak from engine

Slight play between steering wheel and column area

Slight play in front wiper linkage

Pass 11 Aug 2011 96,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes that have been replaced slightly poor fit

fine scratches across screen

ns blade torn

rear brake imbalance high @ 23%

rear discs inner faces corroded/pitted

Fail 6 Aug 2011 96,591 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fine scratches across screen

no oil showing on dipstick. top up with 1.5l. now approx 1/2 way

ns blade torn

rear brake imbalance high @ 23%

rear discs inner faces corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 90,668 miles

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

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

back box corroded

centre section blowing

damp around diff pan

dirt in centre brake light lense

n/s door seal insecure

n/s washer jet requires adjusting

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

abit of play in both rack tie rods

engine oil low 1.2 litre down

nearside rear tyre badly stepped

third stop light dirty in side

Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

back box outer casing corroded not blowing

boot damp inside

centre section bracket corroded

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 55,329 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,653 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm, and worn inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

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 NTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NTL, 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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What year was DU51 NTL registered?

DU51 NTL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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