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DV51 OAP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,178 mi
Last recorded118,178 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 118,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 107,370 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,271 miles

Both front brake pipes covered in black grease/paint

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,271 miles

Both front brake pipes covered in black grease/paint

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 87,276 miles

Cover sills fitted

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing age and perishment

Play and wear in both nearside front and offside front top strut mounts

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Fail 13 May 2015 87,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cover sills fitted

Nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing age and perishment

Play and wear in both nearside front and offside front top strut mounts

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Pass 15 May 2014 72,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 58,830 miles

Chips in screen

Cover sills fitted

Slight exhaust blow from center joint

Slight play in front top strut mounts

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Wet Test

Pass 15 May 2012 48,599 miles

Cover sills fitted

Minor chips in windscreen

Perishment to offside rear tyre and low inner edge

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust in parts

Various minor mistings of oil

Wet Test

Pass 17 May 2011 43,404 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,894 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Airbag light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 36,942 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 20 May 2009 36,937 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,866 miles

Offside front tyre showing signs of abnormal wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre showing signs of abnormal wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,001 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,375 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 30,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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 OAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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