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DV51 NZJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,123 mi
Last recorded156,123 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 156,123 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 151,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 151,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,460 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 121,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

child seats fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 131,307 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top bush worn (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seats fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 109,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 103,435 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heavy suface corrosion on rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

high level stop light not working not sure if its connected up

surface corrosion on front brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2013 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heavy suface corrosion on rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

high level stop light not working not sure if its connected up

surface corrosion on front brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,969 miles

high level stop lamp not working

rear coil springs corroded on lower part of the coil slightly

slight movement in n/s/f shock absorber top mounting

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

weak beam image in o/s/f head light

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,093 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2011 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,861 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 84,499 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 84,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 78,017 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,467 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 71,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,155 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 63,155 miles

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

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

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

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 NZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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