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DU51 VRX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,217 mi
Last recorded108,217 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 108,217 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure frame broken (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheel arches corroded

sill covers fitted

wipers don't self park

Pass 16 May 2017 104,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

fuel pipe corroded

rear wheel arch's corroded

wipers do not self park

Fail 16 May 2017 104,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on dash

fuel pipe corroded

rear wheel arch's corroded

wipers do not self park

Pass 27 May 2016 100,746 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 91,316 miles

HEATSHIELD RESTING ON EXHAUST

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 91,316 miles

HEATSHIELD RESTING ON EXHAUST

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,510 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 81,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 73,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 73,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 71,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,630 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,905 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 60,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 55,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 55,795 miles

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,942 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 45,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,448 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 VRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRX, 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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What year was DU51 VRX registered?

DU51 VRX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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