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DV51 EZB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 EZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,832 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 151,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 151,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,926 miles

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

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

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

wipers don't park when operated

Fail 5 Jan 2016 147,924 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

wipers don't park when operated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 144,285 miles

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

exhaust rear tailpipe deteriated

Fail 10 Jan 2015 144,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust rear tailpipe deteriated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 140,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 133,835 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 225,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 225,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 225,443 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 213,886 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 202,129 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 202,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 194,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 194,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 187,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 187,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 182,902 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 182,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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