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DV51 FWR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,183 mi
Last recorded231,183 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 231,183 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s around mounting points (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Nov 2015 224,313 miles

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

engine and gear box oil leaks

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2015 224,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

engine and gear box oil leaks

rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Oct 2014 219,041 miles

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake low on effort

Fail 29 Oct 2014 219,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 4 Nov 2013 210,643 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn

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

Rear tyres worn and close to the legal limits

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 210,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front tyres worn

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

Rear tyres worn and close to the legal limits

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 204,311 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 204,311 miles

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

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 186,577 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)

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 165,250 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,042 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 148,042 miles

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 128,358 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 110,466 miles

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

oil leak

wipers fail to park

Fail 22 Oct 2007 110,434 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

oil leak

wipers fail to park

Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,649 miles

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

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

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 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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