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DU51 UWN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,054 mi
Last recorded116,054 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 UWN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 116,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 116,054 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO OFFSIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT WIPER NOT RETURNING TO PARK

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,333 miles

interior mirror loose

n/s front brake pads low

n/s front tyre low .....early rectification advised

rear coil springs corroding

wipers do not park

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror loose

n/s front brake pads low

n/s front tyre low .....early rectification advised

rear coil springs corroding

wipers do not park

Pass 4 Jul 2014 108,434 miles

O/S HEADLAMP HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING PERISHED

WIPERS DO NOT PARK

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,239 miles

o/s headlamp loose and has temporary repair

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlamp loose

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 4 Aug 2010 86,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,539 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Fail 31 Jul 2009 77,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,006 miles

front wheel rims differ

o/s front tyre perishing and inner edge getting low

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

spare tyre perishing and getting low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,006 miles

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

front wheel rims differ

o/s front tyre perishing and inner edge getting low

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

spare tyre perishing and getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,978 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 56,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 31,334 miles

coolant leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2005 31,334 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

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 UWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 UWN, 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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What year was DU51 UWN registered?

DU51 UWN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is DU51 UWN safe to buy?

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