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DV51 AFK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 AFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 126,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED & CORRODED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK UPPER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 126,360 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILLS (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED & CORRODED

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S/F & O/S/F (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK UPPER MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 124,002 miles

Corrosion on o/s rear wing may lead to sharp edges

Fail 2 Sep 2015 123,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades perished (8.2.2)

Corrosion on o/s rear wing may lead to sharp edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 115,071 miles

Uneven front tyre wear

Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,071 miles

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

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,951 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 102,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 81,462 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 70,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,385 miles

ALL THE METAL BRAKE PIPES UNDER THE CAR ARE CORRODED AND N/S/F AND O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH BRAKE PIPES.

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN

OIL LEAK

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

THE REAR NO PLATE LAMP IS DAMAGED

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO COVERS

Pass 14 Sep 2007 60,976 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,654 miles

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

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

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 AFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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