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DV51 OBC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,581 mi
Last recorded144,581 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,581 miles

2" section of O/S/R wheels outer rim missing (NOT affecting tyre seat)

Coolant level light on

Engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,848 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 142,842 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 139,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,425 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 129,315 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 129,315 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 124,181 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 124,181 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,869 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 114,864 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 105,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 85,219 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 85,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,655 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,916 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 56,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,599 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 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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