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DU51 VCZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,477 mi
Last recorded173,477 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 173,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak,brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 162,150 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

headlight images poor

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,108 miles

Oil leak

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 152,025 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,843 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 129,805 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 129,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 122,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 122,279 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 106,403 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 72,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 55,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

DU51 VCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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