MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear exhaust system in poor condition
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear exhaust system in poor condition
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
all 4 tyre valves detorating
nearside & offside front headlamp lenses detorated
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all 4 tyre valves detorating
nearside & offside front headlamp lenses detorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advise rear brake shoes worn
Advise rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Advise service (engine management) light on
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise rear brake shoes worn
Advise rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly
Advise service (engine management) light on
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU51 XYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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