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DU51 RKE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,353 mi
Last recorded122,353 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,938 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 107,928 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 105,476 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,460 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,540 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 104,532 miles

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

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

poor headlight patterns

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,807 miles

both front top shock mount bearings stiff/steering tight

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

rear exhaust tail pipe pertrudes suspect wrong silencer has been fitted

rear load compensator valve slightly siezed

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front top shock mount bearings stiff/steering tight

brake hose ferrals corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

rear exhaust tail pipe pertrudes suspect wrong silencer has been fitted

rear load compensator valve slightly siezed

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,165 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine light on

rear exhaust tail pipe is perturding

Pass 6 Aug 2010 65,633 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 65,627 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,319 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 58,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,947 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 48,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,747 miles

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

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

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

unable to check sills plastic covers fitted

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU51 RKE 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 60%.

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

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