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DU51 VMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,693 mi
Last recorded131,693 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,693 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,368 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable components.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,897 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 123,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 115,951 miles

engine cover & plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,798 miles

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 105,713 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,229 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,229 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 95,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 95,288 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,250 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,178 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,393 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 60,393 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 50,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,892 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,113 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 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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