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DV51 DZM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,281 mi
Last recorded101,281 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 DZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 101,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 101,281 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,101 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 100,101 miles

Nearside Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,443 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 99,442 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexsis to flexsis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexsis to valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 98,987 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear sills corroded

centre box and back box have brakets broken

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 98,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Fuel pipe corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear sills corroded

centre box and back box have brakets broken

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight has poor but visible beam pattern

Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 96,531 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking inner wing (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,877 miles

back box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 91,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

back box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,262 miles

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brakediscs are worn

rear brake discs are heavily worn

offside rear tyre has a shard of metal in the inner side wall

Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brakediscs are worn

rear brake discs are heavily worn

offside rear tyre has a shard of metal in the inner side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2009 84,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has minor cut on inner sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre has minor cut on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,777 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 757,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 66,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,335 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 DZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DZM, 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 DZM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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