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DU51 XXO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,196 mi
Last recorded46,196 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,196 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside mirror covers missing

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside and nearside mirror covers missing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,179 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

nearside door mirror backing missing

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2010 42,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

nearside door mirror backing missing

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,413 miles

185/65/15/88t

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge advise replacement

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,413 miles

185/65/15/88t

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge advise replacement

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,281 miles

185/65/15/88t

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,865 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,429 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 XXO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXO, 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 XXO registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU51 XXO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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