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DV51 NVW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,925 mi
Last recorded45,925 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 45,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 45,746 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 45,358 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper play to both suspension mounts

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 45,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper play to both suspension mounts

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,908 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 44,905 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 44,355 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable oil leak (2.2.C.1d)

leak from steering rack gaiters

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 26 Nov 2015 43,770 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

leak from steering rack gaiters

Pass 2 Dec 2014 43,259 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,439 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 41,549 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,549 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,866 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 40,866 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,120 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and also flange from back box to middle section corroded and wearing thin

Fail 30 Nov 2010 40,120 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and also flange from back box to middle section corroded and wearing thin

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 39,144 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,042 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 36,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 33,517 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,246 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 29,246 miles

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

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

outer casing corroded on rear silencer and peeling away.

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 NVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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