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DU51 XYD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,337 mi
Last recorded92,337 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade in very poor condition but still clearing screen

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section hanger missing, but system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Oct 2016 92,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade in very poor condition but still clearing screen

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section hanger missing, but system still adequately supported

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 87,323 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end loose nearside front outer (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 80,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

play offside front top mount

Pass 23 Aug 2013 71,525 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2012 68,172 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 65,168 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2011 54,132 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 54,128 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 48,092 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,842 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,173 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,306 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 24,042 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 XYD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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