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DU51 XXV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,189 mi
Last recorded69,189 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,152 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,373 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,726 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,978 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,751 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,420 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 25,039 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 XXV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

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