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DU51 VYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,588 mi
Last recorded45,588 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2021 40,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 40,938 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,920 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,922 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 37,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,958 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,962 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 34,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,864 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 34,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 34,240 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,380 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 32,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,873 miles

outer skin on rear silencer missing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 31,873 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

outer skin on rear silencer missing

Fail 7 Sep 2007 30,620 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,778 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin severley corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2005 25,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2005 25,793 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

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 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

DU51 VYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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