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DU51 XZC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,206 mi
Last recorded169,206 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 169,206 miles

oil leaks

slight leaks on rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Dec 2017 163,975 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 159,420 miles

Front Slight smearing wiper blades

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to inner side wall

Offside Poor beam image headlamp

Oil/diesel leak engine, recommend further investigation

Rear Both tyres have cuts to inner side walls

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Fail 17 Dec 2016 159,412 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Slight smearing wiper blades

Nearside Front Tyre has cut to inner side wall

Offside Poor beam image headlamp

Oil/diesel leak engine, recommend further investigation

Rear Both tyres have cuts to inner side walls

Unable to fully inspect boot floor

Pass 4 Dec 2015 154,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,789 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2014 149,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 146,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 141,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 136,016 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 136,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 131,911 miles

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2010 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2009 119,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear going out of shape

Pass 16 Dec 2008 109,000 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 109,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,351 miles

Oil leak

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,793 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 85,791 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

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

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

vehicle very oily underneath

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,332 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 72,331 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

bushes perishing

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges

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 XZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XZC, 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 XZC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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