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DU51 XYX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,554 mi
Last recorded90,554 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 XYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 90,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,990 miles

Brake compensator valve area damp.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake compensator valve area damp.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 72,797 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside front brake pipe rusty.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

No oil found in engine.

Offside front door mirror in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn smooth on outer edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

ReAR exhaust silencer in very rusty and poor condition.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 72,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside front brake pipe rusty.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

No oil found in engine.

Offside front door mirror in poor condition.

Offside rear tyre low on tread and worn smooth on outer edge.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

ReAR exhaust silencer in very rusty and poor condition.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,803 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level below minimum mark / empty

front number plate damaged

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,296 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation to nearside headlight lens

front number plate cracked

nails in nearside front and rear tyres

offside front driveshaft rubber gaitod deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2006 27,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 XYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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