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DU51 NWH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,988 mi
Last recorded226,988 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 226,988 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Jan 2015 222,402 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wing liner insecure and damaged

rear exhaust silencer & rubber mounting worn

Fail 31 Dec 2014 222,371 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

offside front wing liner insecure and damaged

rear exhaust silencer detriorated, rubber mount worn and heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2014 21,286 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 21,286 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 190,850 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

O/S/F top suspension mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Axle bushes slightly cracked - slight play

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 190,850 miles

O/S/F top suspension mount slight play

Rear Axle bushes slightly cracked - slight play

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 172,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 172,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 156,997 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 156,997 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 141,955 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 141,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 133,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 124,558 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 124,014 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 124,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 114,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 10,859 miles

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

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

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 NWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

DU51 NWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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