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DU51 NXH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,818 mi
Last recorded91,818 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 91,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside headlight deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside headlight deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,257 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 88,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

wiper blades smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,282 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 84,282 miles

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 79,315 miles

all four metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,587 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 62,318 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 62,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front bumper insicure

Fail 16 May 2012 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,970 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 56,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 51,657 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,117 miles

NSF tyre cracking

NSR tyre wall cracking

OSF tyre wall cracking

OSR tyre wall cracking

Rear number plate water marked

Pass 29 May 2007 31,142 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,020 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 NXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NXH, 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 NXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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