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DU51 VOB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,224 mi
Last recorded66,224 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 66,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,797 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,060 miles

oil leak around steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,336 miles

oil leaks engine/gearbox

Fail 17 Aug 2016 34,336 miles

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

oil leaks engine/gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,703 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,858 miles

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,009 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,248 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,408 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

oil leak at pressure switch

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 24,585 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,888 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 21,675 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 VOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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