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DV51 FWO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,494 mi
Last recorded60,494 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 FWO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,494 miles

Oil leak

Radiator leak

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,815 miles

Front flexi exhaust corroded and splitting due to age

Fail 9 Nov 2016 56,815 miles

Front flexi exhaust corroded and splitting due to age

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,281 miles

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust joint area corroded.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

slight damage to nearside door mirror unit.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 53,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust joint area corroded.

rear metal brake pipes corroded.

slight damage to nearside door mirror unit.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,016 miles

Backbox outer cover corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,192 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 44,243 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn outer tread pattern..

offside front, offside rear metal brake pipes corroded...

rear exhaust box outer steel skin corroded, plus midway..

Fail 7 Nov 2012 44,243 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn outer tread pattern..

offside front, offside rear metal brake pipes corroded...

rear exhaust box outer steel skin corroded, plus midway..

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,834 miles

Backbox corroded

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

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 6 Dec 2010 38,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear light cluster cracked (not showing white light)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,302 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 27,302 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,147 miles

both number plates wearing.

slight play in nearside top suspension bush.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,408 miles

both number plates wearing

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top bush

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 FWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FWO, 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 FWO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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