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DU51 VDJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

195,231 mi
Last recorded195,231 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 195,231 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear shock upper dirt cover loose

exhaust mid section corroding at back box joint

front number plate deteriorating

wipers noisy operation and have to be manually parked

Fail 20 Mar 2023 195,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both aims poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock upper dirt cover loose

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust mid section corroding at back box joint

front number plate deteriorating

wipers noisy operation and have to be manually parked

Pass 28 Feb 2022 190,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2022 190,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2020 183,891 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play n/s/f strut top bush with suspension hanging

Fail 19 Oct 2020 183,891 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play n/s/f strut top bush with suspension hanging

Pass 18 Oct 2019 178,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 168,492 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Oct 2017 157,866 miles

all brake pipes greased (INSPECTION LIMITED)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 145,282 miles

front number plate

n/s headlight glass

wear o/s rack end

wear o/s/r tyre + tyre wall perishing borderline

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,758 miles

all brake pipes greased

child seat

front no. plate detoriation

o/s/f rackend play

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,702 miles

exhaust corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/f headlamp lense deteriation

o/s/f rackend slight play

oil leak

rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 8 Oct 2013 115,066 miles

n/s headlamp and aim

Pass 25 Sep 2012 105,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 94,226 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges borderline

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,226 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges borderline

Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust backbox corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 84,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,064 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 10 Sep 2009 74,740 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,894 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 52,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,559 miles

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

nail in offside front tyre

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 VDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ registered?

DU51 VDJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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