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DU51 YAV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,538 mi
Last recorded63,538 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,765 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

rear pads 70% worn

timing chain rattling

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,696 miles

front discs slight judder

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,368 miles

centre exhaust box hanger rotton

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,595 miles

centre exhaust silencer brackets corroded

flange between centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,720 miles

engine management light on

rear pads 70% worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,659 miles

All tyres poor. Small faults in n/s/r and o/s/r tyres. Front brake discs poor.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,658 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All Tyres poor

Front brake discs poor

Small faults in N/S/R O/S/R Tyres

Pass 9 Jan 2010 52,670 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 49,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 35,835 miles

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

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 YAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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