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DU51 UXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 124,251 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Apr 2011 124,251 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 96,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 70,221 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,220 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake pad clips not on correct

front discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2008 67,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,595 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,913 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 48,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UXB, 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 UXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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