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DV51 FOU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

246,201 mi
Last recorded246,201 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2022 246,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches very rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2021 235,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective front gear box mount worn ()

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 235,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective front gear box mount worn ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 224,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 224,374 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 211,518 miles

corrosion around rear spring area

Fail 26 Mar 2019 211,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back next to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear spring area

Pass 19 Apr 2018 203,263 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 192,670 miles

Chip in window screen. Outside of Zone 'A'

Pass 4 Apr 2016 181,265 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 181,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Broke on brake test (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 170,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 170,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 161,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 150,510 miles

2 rear tyres worn on inner edge to 1.6 to 2mm

exhaust tailpipe box corroded and ns hanger broken off

Fail 12 Apr 2013 150,471 miles

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

2 rear tyres worn on inner edge to 1.6 to 2mm

exhaust tailpipe box corroded and ns hanger broken off

Pass 21 Apr 2012 139,837 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 139,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 126,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 113,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 102,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 11 Dec 2007 101,677 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,677 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 99,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 95,928 miles

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

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

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

advise handbrake cables rusty

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 FOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FOU, 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 FOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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