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DU51 XVL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,466 mi
Last recorded136,466 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,466 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 136,454 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped all (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing x4 1@ each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 136,443 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 136,442 miles

Braking system leaking compensator valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 186,484 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 186,475 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 180,209 miles

brake pipes from both rear flexi hoses to load sensing valve corroded.

sump corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 180,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pipes from both rear flexi hoses to load sensing valve corroded.

o/s/f headlight aim faded.

sump corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 177,548 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 174,422 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 174,412 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 169,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 167,191 miles

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

slight movement in offside front steering rack drumstick ok at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2009 167,191 miles

slight movement in offside front steering rack drumstick ok at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2008 161,071 miles

covered sills

Pass 19 Oct 2007 145,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 128,822 miles

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

slight play o/s rack knuckle † †plastic skirts on sills

Fail 31 Oct 2006 128,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play o/s rack knuckle † †plastic skirts on sills

Pass 31 Aug 2005 100,616 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 XVL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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