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DU51 VHG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,862 mi
Last recorded100,862 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,862 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

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

all metal corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leack/metal brake pipe att the back coroding

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leack/metal brake pipe att the back coroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished & worn

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 13 Sep 2014 83,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished & worn

rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,678 miles

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

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

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

covers on sills

o/s/f/tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,215 miles

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

heavy rust to rear exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,941 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

oil level getting low

uneven wear ns front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 49,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,705 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,617 miles

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

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

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 VHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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