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DV51 NOU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,046 mi
Last recorded143,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 143,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 138,313 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 138,312 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Engine management light is on

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 123,088 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 123,088 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

exhaust system leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 111,717 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Dec 2009 111,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,540 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing down on edge

Fail 16 Dec 2008 99,540 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge and worn very low wear testable

n/s/r tyre wearing down on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,007 miles

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

center silencer heat sheild loose

Fail 10 Dec 2007 87,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

center silencer heat sheild loose

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,001 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 75,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 61,960 miles

Nearside 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 NOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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