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DU51 XYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,925 mi
Last recorded162,925 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 162,925 miles

Rear exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2020 162,785 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 156,146 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 148,761 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 148,739 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,744 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 142,744 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

all 4 tyre valves detorating

nearside & offside front headlamp lenses detorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 131,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 123,401 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 123,401 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 109,769 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 109,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 81,001 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 70,947 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,545 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,545 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 53,767 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,681 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,446 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 42,446 miles

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.

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 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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