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DU51 PSO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 96,810 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

blue tint front sidelights

sill covers fitted and big bore exhaust

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,733 miles

nail in offside front tyre

engine light illuminated

front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine has slight mis-fire

rear exhaust clamp/bracket split and cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

engine has slight mis-fire

engine light illuminated

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust clamp/bracket split and cracked

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,718 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake cable deteriating

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 82,718 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust starting to corrode

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake cable deteriating

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 81,117 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 79,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 79,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 76,935 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 76,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 74,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 60,002 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,945 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 48,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 39,761 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 PSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

DU51 PSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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