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DU51 VHP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 122,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion & grease on both main front to rear brake pipes

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

footbrake travel

lift in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 122,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

corrosion & grease on both main front to rear brake pipes

corrosion & grease on n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

footbrake travel

lift in n/s/f & o/s/f top shocker mountings

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,612 miles

corrosion and grease on rear of both main and both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion qand grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes BORDERLINE

parking of wipers

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounting BORDERLINE

Pass 10 Dec 2013 114,825 miles

condition o/s/f shocker

corrosioin n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

intensity and condition of both headlamp glasses BORDERLINE

lift in both front top suspension mountings

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

operation of wipers

stonechips both zones of windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2013 114,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

condition o/s/f shocker

corrosioin n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

intensity and condition of both headlamp glasses BORDERLINE

lift in both front top suspension mountings

o/s/f tyre 2mm

oil leak on engine

operation of wipers

stonechips both zones of windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,938 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on main brake pipe

n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal

oil leak on engine

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 7 Dec 2012 109,937 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion on both rear brake pipes BORDERLINE

corrosion on main brake pipe

n/s/f brake pipe BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre only just legal

oil leak on engine

wear in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,709 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

n/s/f tyre only just legal on outer edge

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 8 Dec 2011 104,705 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

blow on exhaust front joint

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

n/s/f tyre only just legal on outer edge

o/s/f tyre on wear indicators

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,162 miles

blow on exhaust front joint

corrosion on main and rear brake pipes

handbrake travel

rear foot and handbrake efforts

Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,135 miles

blow on exhaust centre joint

handbrake operation

Fail 17 Nov 2009 96,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

blow on exhaust centre joint

handbrake operation

Pass 14 Nov 2008 85,841 miles

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

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

offside/nearside rear tyres worn on edges very slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2007 76,882 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 62,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 48,668 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 VHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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