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DV51 OTN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust lambda sensor disconnected

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt buckle not present at time of test

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

Fail 13 Mar 2014 95,106 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust lambda sensor disconnected

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt buckle not present at time of test

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

Pass 22 Feb 2013 84,488 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 84,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,652 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,652 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,286 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,345 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,374 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 42,791 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 OTN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc 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 OTN, 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 OTN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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