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DU51 XNR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2018 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses deteriorated defusing beam patterns

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2017 128,370 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 128,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,969 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 124,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 116,711 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,289 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 104,107 miles

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

front exhaust flexy deteriated

wipers must be parked manually

Fail 1 Nov 2013 104,107 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexy deteriated

wipers must be parked manually

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,325 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded and deteriated

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,673 miles

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

n/s door mirror slighty damaged

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,671 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s door mirror slighty damaged

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,234 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 67,464 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 58,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,332 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 43,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 XNR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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