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DV51 PFG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

159,001 mi
Last recorded159,001 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 PFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2022 159,001 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front mid section (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion around Rear subframe/suspension components/braking system area.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm and has a slight cut on the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and has a slight play. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers and joints are corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing and catching. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 155,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres undersized

Fail 19 Feb 2021 155,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres undersized

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,083 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 144,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 136,864 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres walls perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2018 136,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Nearside and Offside, Tyres walls perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2017 136,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 136,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 135,580 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 135,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 134,018 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 134,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 139,893 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 139,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,660 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy

rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2011 130,140 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 110,332 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 95,135 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 95,135 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,733 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,733 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 64,139 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)

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 PFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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