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DV51 OTA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

172,769 mi
Last recorded172,769 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights faded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 151,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 151,292 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,149 miles

both front strut top bushes worn

both rear axle bushes worn

Fail 11 Dec 2019 129,146 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front strut top bushes worn

both rear axle bushes worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 117,417 miles

Rear both axel bushes worn

Pass 12 Dec 2017 116,131 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,007 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,375 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 95,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 88,982 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 53,361 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,639 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 OTA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTA, 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 OTA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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