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DU51 PDK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 116,495 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 110,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 104,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,830 miles

Malfunction indicator light on

Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction indicator light on

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,396 miles

Both rear tyres cracked, but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

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

Slight brake imbalance

Fail 10 Mar 2011 88,295 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

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

Slight brake imbalance

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,269 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 76,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,132 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2005 41,915 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 PDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2001.

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