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DV51 PDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,873 mi
Last recorded109,873 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 PDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,873 miles

engine noisy

Fail 5 Nov 2015 109,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 103,421 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2013 96,320 miles

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engine oil leak

front gearbox mount worn near limit

Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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engine oil leak

front gearbox mount worn near limit

Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine noisy

front brake discs worn

plastic covers on outer sills

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights n/working

Fail 5 Nov 2011 78,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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Pass 5 Nov 2011 78,745 miles

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Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,441 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,700 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f top strut mount play

n/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 48,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 PDY, 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 PDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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