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DU51 VSA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,765 mi
Last recorded60,765 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,765 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 60,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,077 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,821 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 43,821 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

n/s/r seat belt not tested ,child seat fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,277 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak,( front crank? )

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,448 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 25,564 miles

n/s/f track rod end slight play .

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 VSA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

DU51 VSA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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