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DU51 OWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

178,649 mi
Last recorded178,649 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 178,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n *s*f* hedlight cover milkey

Fail 10 May 2014 178,643 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n *s*f* hedlight cover milkey

Pass 11 May 2013 165,626 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING

Fail 11 May 2013 165,626 miles

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

ADVISE FRONT INNER PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F TYRES SCRUBBED OFF ON INNER EDGES (205/50/16)

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING

ADVISE TRACKING CHECK DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR ONM FRONT TYRES

Pass 21 May 2012 155,665 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 155,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 139,677 miles

Oil leak

both sills covered

Fail 18 May 2011 139,677 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

both sills covered

Fail 22 May 2010 121,363 miles

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

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 121,363 miles

front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 106,851 miles

16% imbalance on front service brake

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2009 106,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

16% imbalance on front service brake

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front wipers ill fitting / rear torn

offside front caliper retaining clip fitted incorectly

Fail 31 May 2008 88,865 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2008 88,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,334 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 68,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,545 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 OWK 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 52.9%.

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

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