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DV51 FJD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,456 mi
Last recorded139,456 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FJD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 139,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 164,890 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure bolts missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 164,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 154,826 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside & nearside lens faded & and slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes as they pass the fuel tank behind the end of the sill (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake is lower in effort (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside as pipes run to & from both rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 154,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake efficiency only just meets minimum requirements

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both upper (2.4.A.3)

Rear chassis starting to show signs of corrosion

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 150,307 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 150,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 136,031 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 136,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 125,752 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,535 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 77,647 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,782 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 FJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 FJD, 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 FJD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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