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DU51 UUF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 UUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 107,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake requirements only just met adjustment or repair needed

Pass 15 Nov 2022 105,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 105,194 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 103,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 100,512 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,125 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,004 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,865 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 81,906 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,547 miles

front number plate separating

wipers operating slowly

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,533 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 71,472 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,152 miles

both rear brake pipes from rear compensator to flexies

both rear tyres treads cracking

front tyres treads getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,943 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 61,902 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,541 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 48,462 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 UUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU51 UUF registered?

DU51 UUF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2001.

Is DU51 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 UUF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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