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DU51 OVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,115 mi
Last recorded124,115 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front number plate damaged

weep of grease from nearside front outer cv gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,827 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,857 miles

Front number plate broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front sub frame retaining bolt corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

has sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,857 miles

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

Front number plate broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front sub frame retaining bolt corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished

coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

has sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,253 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf head lamp lens mottled

os door mirror loose

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,589 miles

child seats in rear seatbelts not checked

offside tyre perishing outer wall

Fail 6 Sep 2013 87,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

child seats in rear seatbelts not checked

offside tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,985 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust joint very weak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,985 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

rear exhaust joint very weak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,124 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,476 miles

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

n/s wiper rubber starting to split on end

Fail 2 Aug 2010 77,476 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper rubber starting to split on end

Pass 6 Oct 2009
Pass 6 Oct 2008 678,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,482 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 59,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2006 52,989 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 47,365 miles

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

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

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 OVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

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