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DU51 VHF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,303 mi
Last recorded91,303 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,303 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front gearbox mount has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2016 91,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front gearbox mount has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,853 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,616 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2014 77,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2013 73,085 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper starting to split

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,160 miles

hand and foot brake performance requires atteention soon

Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,112 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,301 miles

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2011 64,281 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,680 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both metal brake pipes from compensator to flexys slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear light lense slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both from compensator to flexys metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front shocker bearings becoming stiff

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

fog light tell tale dim

nearside front top shocker mount requires attention soon

offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,107 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,022 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre semi deflated

Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 38,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 38,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 VHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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