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DU51 UFL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 UFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 153,541 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

both front headlamps faded

both front metal brake pipes heavily corroded

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust rear section heavily corroded and brackets weak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 145,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 138,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2011 131,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 122,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advance corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2010 122,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advance corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

tracking

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,358 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres feathered

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

advanced corrosion on rear brake pipes

advanced wear on front discs

heavy corrosion on exhaust

Fail 12 Jun 2009 101,358 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

advanced corrosion on rear brake pipes

advanced wear on front discs

heavy corrosion on exhaust

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

oil leaks

rear tyres feathered

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,391 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2007 72,374 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 72,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,941 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 59,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 56,537 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 UFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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