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DV51 OAW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,466 mi
Last recorded108,466 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 108,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 108,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broken off (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 103,564 miles

brake pipes corroded in several places

rear pads require changing 2000-4000 miles

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,533 miles

backbox corroded

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded in various places

front and rear discs corroded

front lights cloudy

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2014 103,533 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

backbox corroded

both rear tyres perished

brake pipes corroded in various places

front and rear discs corroded

front lights cloudy

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 99,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

no emissions done due to exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2011 95,858 miles

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

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

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

has the timing belt been replaced

Pass 1 Dec 2010 91,043 miles

'service due' light on

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

brake pipes corroded in various places

front discs worn lipped and pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2010 91,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'service due' light on

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

brake pipes corroded in various places

front discs worn lipped and pitted

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,277 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 81,951 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 81,951 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,444 miles

exhaust back box is corroded but not blowing

oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 76,444 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust back box is corroded but not blowing

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,477 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 OAW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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