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DU51 VKE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,730 mi
Last recorded99,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 99,730 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 99,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,637 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 93,636 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,181 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,043 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

offside front tyre slight wear on both edges

offside rear coil spring corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre slight wear to inner edge

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

engine has slight oil leak

front brake discs slight wear and corrosion to rear face

nearside rear tyre has perishing to tread

offside front coil spring slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring corroded

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 67,334 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,334 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre on 3mm

unable to check full lenght of outter sills due to covers

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,825 miles

exhaust centre and rear corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,749 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,284 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,189 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 43,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,070 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,015 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 VKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKE, 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 VKE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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