MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear beam mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f corroded - under the chassis/sub frame area (strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r corroded - from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective splitting ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f upper sub frame area (chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
bonnet slightly stiff to open
engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU51 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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