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DV51 NUP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,257 mi
Last recorded130,257 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 130,257 miles

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

front headlamp lenses slightly faded / dis-coloured

o/s/f coil spring incomplete aprox 1/3 of the lower coil missing but still securely located

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 116,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,176 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 96,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,239 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,279 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 69,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,357 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 NUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NUP, 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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What year was DV51 NUP registered?

DV51 NUP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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