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DV51 OUE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,388 mi
Last recorded104,388 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 104,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,195 miles

EML ON

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2016 95,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML ON

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

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2015 86,739 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,334 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 81,334 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre & rear exhausts corroding .......

Fail 27 Sep 2013 79,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,785 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to being coverd in grease

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,812 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,350 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,741 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 58,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,185 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 OUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OUE, 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 OUE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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