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DU51 XVE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,889 mi
Last recorded101,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 101,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,889 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 92,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,557 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)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,874 miles

handbrake only just passed efficiency test

Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 79,380 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,788 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 55,306 miles

Rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2007 49,779 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,503 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 30,076 miles

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 XVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

DU51 XVE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DU51 XVE safe to buy?

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