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DU51 PGV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,017 mi
Last recorded126,017 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 PGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 126,017 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195x60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill . (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside . (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside . (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front . (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has excessive bounce but not leaking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has excessive bounce but not leaking

Oil leak from filter ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (front part (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (front part (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has excessive bounce but not leaking

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorber has excessive bounce but not leaking

Oil leak from filter ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,649 miles

Both front headlamp aims are faint but present

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Both rear axle front bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Chip in windscreen

Engine oily

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front headlamp loose but not insecure

Nearside rear tyre has 2mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre tread starting to split no inner structure showing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,532 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,888 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside front balljoint slightly worn

backbox in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 76,329 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 68,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 68,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 63,476 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,463 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 PGV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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