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DV51 NVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,475 mi
Last recorded89,475 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,475 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2015 84,161 miles

Both front strut top mounts worn

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall but no visible cords at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2015 84,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Both front strut top mounts worn

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer side wall but no visible cords at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 78,377 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 70,719 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,887 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,391 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 48,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,785 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 43,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 38,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 NVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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