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DU51 PCF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,068 mi
Last recorded145,068 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 145,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 162,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, adjustment of the system is advised

Pass 3 Jan 2019 149,792 miles

Nearside Rear tyre choppy on inner edge

Offside mirror back missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2018 149,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre choppy on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror back missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damage to nearside front of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 137,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to limiter (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 1 Dec 2016
Fail 25 Nov 2016

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 113,673 miles

Both front beam image slightly distorted

Both rear tyres perished and steping

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Odometer light out

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

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

Scratchers on windscreen

Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust front flexi bowing

Both front beam image slightly distorted

Both rear tyres perished and steping

Centre and rear exhaust flange very corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main run to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Odometer light out

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

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

Scratchers on windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2014 107,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes greased

condition of rear numberplate

general underbody corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,199 miles

all metal brake pipes greased

condition of rear numberplate

general underbody corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,602 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2012 93,190 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2011 86,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,278 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 63,243 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,820 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,672 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 PCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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