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DU51 XVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

57,168 mi
Last recorded57,168 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,523 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 54,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 54,498 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,221 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 47,938 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 47,938 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,842 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,387 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,236 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,126 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 32,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,819 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 28,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,473 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,184 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,428 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 22,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,259 miles

offside front flexi ferrule ends starting to rust †all brake pipes starting to rust †exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,301 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes starting to rust

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2005 19,748 miles

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

steel brake pipes started to deteriate

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 XVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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