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DU51 VCD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,428 mi
Last recorded102,428 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,428 miles

sill covers fitted

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,648 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,255 miles

brake pipes greased

child seat in rear

Pass 15 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 88,786 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,014 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & nail in tread

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside & nearside front discs corroded on innmer faces

rear silencer joint corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2013 78,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & nail in tread

nearside wiper blade split on end

offside & nearside front discs corroded on innmer faces

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,385 miles

nearside wiper arm spring missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,420 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces

offside & nearside rear rigid brake pipes surface corrosion

offside door mirror lens fading slightly

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 62,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 56,600 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 56,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,564 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 41,569 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 VCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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