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DU51 VZM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,386 mi
Last recorded202,386 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 202,386 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 202,386 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 192,379 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 192,379 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Both front wheel beaings slightly noisy.

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 179,682 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 179,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 169,146 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 169,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 157,953 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 157,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 146,317 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 132,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 132,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 122,260 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 107,151 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,294 miles

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

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 VZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VZM, 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 VZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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