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DV51 AFF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,830 mi
Last recorded110,830 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 AFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,830 miles

h\lamp patterns poor,scalely underside rust,s\frames,susp components,b\pipes,

movement nsf top strut mtg

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broken (7.1.2)

h\lamp patterns poor,scalely underside rust,s\frames,susp components,b\pipes,

movement nsf top strut mtg

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,422 miles

h\lamp pattern v/poor (just visiable)lamps dirty,scalely underside rust s\frames,susp components,b\pipes.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 102,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h\lamp pattern v/poor (just visiable)lamps dirty,scalely underside rust s\frames,susp components,b\pipes.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,598 miles

h\lamp patterns poor(just visable)surface rust underside,s\frames susp components,b\pipes,movement osf top susp mount.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h\lamp patterns poor(just visable)surface rust underside,s\frames susp components,b\pipes,movement osf top susp mount.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre wearing inner edge,movement osf top susp mtg,patterns poor,batt loose,underside rust,susp components,b\pipes.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 88,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsr tyre wearing inner edge,movement osf top susp mtg,patterns poor,batt loose,underside rust,susp components,b\pipes.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 76,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2010 76,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 71,786 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 71,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,089 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 66,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

one of two centre exhaust mountings broken

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,543 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,340 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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DV51 AFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV51 AFF, 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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DV51 AFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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