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DV51 OBG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 143,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 143,461 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,982 miles

nearside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2013 111,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 102,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,743 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 81,783 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 81,779 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 75,118 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 75,118 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 65,140 miles

exhaust very rusty not blowing at this time

Fail 27 Jul 2007 65,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust very rusty not blowing at this time

Pass 2 Aug 2006 53,392 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre puncture

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 OBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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