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DU51 PYX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,998 mi
Last recorded142,998 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 142,998 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2015 142,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 137,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 132,904 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 132,622 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

nsr and osr tyres uneven wear

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,778 miles

alternator belt perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front headlights slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 117,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

alternator belt perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

front headlights slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,749 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 89,760 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,155 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak on o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,213 miles

front and rear of exhaust corroded and deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread worn close to limit on inside edge

steering rack has light misting of oil,not excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,888 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 PYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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