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DU51 NZF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,091 mi
Last recorded121,091 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 NZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,091 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 120,967 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened wishbone mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill an inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,119 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under trays fitted cant check th subframe properly.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 116,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under trays fitted cant check th subframe properly.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,187 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 106,187 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 93,490 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,484 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 85,669 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 85,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,071 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 77,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,986 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 68,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 59,054 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 58,668 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,992 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 46,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,755 miles

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

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 NZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NZF, 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 NZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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