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DU51 USE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,101 mi
Last recorded97,101 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 USE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 97,101 miles

Chips In Windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,101 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside rear Tyre 3mm And Perishing (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust

Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,476 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,476 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,332 miles

Both rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Rusting

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Lens Damaged

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight PLay In Offside Front Shock Absorber Top Mounting

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,623 miles

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Slight Play In Offside Front Top Shock Absorber Mounting

Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusted

Slight Play In Offside Front Top Shock Absorber Mounting

Pass 5 Sep 2007 58,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,869 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DU51 USE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 USE, 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 USE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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