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DU51 VFX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocks heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 80,884 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (Both to mounts) (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 80,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (Both to mounts) (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both perishing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,336 miles

Rear Seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seats and seat belts removed prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,591 miles

Oil leak under engine ()

engine managment light on speedometre

Fail 5 Sep 2017 79,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under engine ()

engine managment light on speedometre

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside inner rear sill (6.1.B.2)

E.M.L on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant bottle low

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 78,300 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion offside inner rear sill (6.1.B.2)

E.M.L on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant bottle low

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,564 miles

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

Engine management light on.

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,436 miles

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

eml light is on

no rear seats fited

Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,601 miles

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

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

electric windows inop

wipers do not park

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

electric windows inop

wipers do not park

Pass 6 Sep 2011 74,953 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 74,281 miles

Play in offside front suspension top mount borderline

Fail 4 Sep 2009 73,382 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,738 miles

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

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

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 VFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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