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DU51 XVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,775 mi
Last recorded124,775 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 124,775 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 123,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 121,663 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 117,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 117,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 114,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 111,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,335 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,739 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 105,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 102,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 102,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 98,304 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 95,256 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 91,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 91,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,387 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 84,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,855 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,896 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 65,838 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,427 miles

Nearside 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 XVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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