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DU51 OBK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,035 mi
Last recorded112,035 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 OBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,035 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front to centre section loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X4 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded

Front brake balance 24%

Fuel filter corroded

Offside front brakes showing signs of excessive heat

Rear arch's corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,563 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear arch corroded

rear suspension arm bush's deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2015 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection of true condition.

sills and archs corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 106,393 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear brake pipes greased preventing full inspection of true condition.

sills and archs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,663 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres on the legal limit

small hole in nearside front outter driveshaft gaitor

some play in nearside front track rod end ball joint

some play in offside front antiroll bar link balljoint

Pass 7 Mar 2013 88,946 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 88,946 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,196 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 71,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

front washers beoming weak in operation

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,726 miles

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

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

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

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

child seats fitted to nearside rear and offside rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

front washers beoming weak in operation

Pass 12 Apr 2010 63,286 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 63,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,754 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,347 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 34,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,097 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 OBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBK, 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 OBK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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