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DV51 AFY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,937 mi
Last recorded121,937 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 121,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 114,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 108,954 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,034 miles

all tyres walls scuffed

both front suspension top mounts have movement off load

coil springs corroded but complete

front shocks worn slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are just legal 1.6mm

n/s/f seat back loose but locked in upright position

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear boot floor damaged and repaired poorly from underside

steering rack damp with oil but no leaks found at time of test

windscreen slightly scratched and chipped

Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

all tyres walls scuffed

both front suspension top mounts have movement off load

coil springs corroded but complete

front shocks worn slightly

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are just legal 1.6mm

n/s/f seat back loose but locked in upright position

o/s and n/s front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear boot floor damaged and repaired poorly from underside

steering rack damp with oil but no leaks found at time of test

windscreen slightly scratched and chipped

Pass 2 Jan 2010 74,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2010 74,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,848 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 60,679 miles

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

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

both front tyre side walls are damaged

Fail 1 May 2008 60,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front tyre side walls are damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,595 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 51,386 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 AFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DV51 AFY, 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 AFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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