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DU51 VDM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,822 mi
Last recorded91,822 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 91,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body undersaealed

Fail 4 Sep 2025 91,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body undersaealed

Pass 4 Sep 2024 91,603 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE UNDERSEALED !!!

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 90,786 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,035 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 88,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,246 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 86,796 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,556 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 81,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 22 Oct 2009 71,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 71,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,726 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 25,380 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 VDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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