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DV51 NPG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,492 mi
Last recorded157,492 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,492 miles

CORROSION AND MARKING TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS PADS FITTED INCORRECTLY

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

wiper park operation faulty

Fail 12 Dec 2013 157,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED

CORROSION AND MARKING TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS PADS FITTED INCORRECTLY

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

wiper park operation faulty

Pass 15 Dec 2012 149,331 miles

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

coolant bottle empty

Fail 15 Dec 2012 149,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 5 Dec 2011 137,074 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2011 137,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 137,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 121,677 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 121,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,958 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,581 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,510 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 61,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,463 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 50,265 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 NPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NPG, 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 NPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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