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DV51 NVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

90,547 mi
Last recorded90,547 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 90,547 miles

Offside Rear inner and outer sill have had weld repair but covered in seem sealer and under seal

plastic sill covers fitted to both sides

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 90,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shocker top mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,390 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

Offside Rear surface corrosion near anchor point.

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,390 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Slight play in top mount.

Offside Rear surface corrosion near anchor point.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,722 miles

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 85,722 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 82,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,590 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,005 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,828 miles

osf tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 12 Jan 2012 72,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,975 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

the tyre has no tread on it and it is deflated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 70,647 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,644 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,287 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,018 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 61,018 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 55,864 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,450 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 40,603 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 NVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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