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DV51 OTX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 72,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

head lights

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 65,491 miles

Oil leak

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

both top strut mounts have slight free play

sill covers

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,985 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

sill covers

Pass 7 Sep 2011 56,336 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,956 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,275 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 38,430 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 OTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

DV51 OTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is DV51 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 OTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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