MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2" section of O/S/R wheels outer rim missing (NOT affecting tyre seat)
Coolant level light on
Engine cover fitted
Coolant level low (Light on)
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S/R Wheels outer rim badly damage in several places
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/F Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coolant level low (Light on)
Engine cover fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section to middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S/R Wheels outer rim badly damage in several places
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper suspension mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV51 OBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.
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