MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,725 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
both wiper blades weakening
exhaust system corroded slight leak from flexible and rear joint
front brake discs slightly worn
item removed from view
offside front tyre sidewall has cut in
offside rear seat belt checked around child seat
oil leak
windscreen chipped both zones
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
both wiper blades weakening
exhaust system corroded slight leak from flexible and rear joint
front brake discs slightly worn
item removed from view
offside front tyre sidewall has cut in
offside rear seat belt checked around child seat
oil leak
windscreen chipped both zones
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight lenses poor condition
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both headlight lenses poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST CORRODED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EXHAUST CORRODED
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
WINDSCREEN CHIPPED/SCRATCHED
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
n/s/f spring poor condition
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rust on front discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
rust on front discs
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
engine management light on
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres cracking and wearing unevenly
Oil leak
both rear tyres are age cracked
child seats fitted in the rear of the vehicel
engine management light on
slight wear to front discs
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
child seats fitted to rear seats
engine management light on
oil leeks
rear tyers age cracked
slight wear to front discs
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU51 VZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VZF, 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 VZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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