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DV51 OTU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 OTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,919 miles

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion on front suspension mountings

Fail 14 Feb 2013 96,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

surface corrosion on front suspension mountings

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Feb 2012 91,370 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 82,381 miles

corrosion on n/s under wheel arch brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2010 82,381 miles

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

corrosion on n/s under wheel arch brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake pipes

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 75,810 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in o/s front top strut mounting

Fail 15 Nov 2008 75,810 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight wear in o/s front top strut mounting

Pass 19 Nov 2007 62,643 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 62,643 miles

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

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 Nov 2006 54,941 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 42,677 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 OTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OTU, 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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What year was DV51 OTU registered?

DV51 OTU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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