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DU51 VDF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,269 mi
Last recorded93,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 93,269 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 92,245 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,485 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,776 miles

slight corrosion showing floor

Pass 30 Mar 2020 89,543 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,051 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,885 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,520 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion under car

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,201 miles

indicators have inconsistant flash rate.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,423 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,188 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,654 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,888 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 44,584 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,790 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 26,184 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 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF registered?

DU51 VDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2001.

Is DU51 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 VDF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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