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DV51 PFY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,690 mi
Last recorded131,690 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 131,690 miles

Both headlamp lens misty just starting to efffect the beam pattern

Oil leak

o/s/f new brake pipe has a slight kink

Fail 18 Oct 2013 131,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both headlamp lens misty just starting to effect the beam pattern

Pass 28 Nov 2012 128,751 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear brake pipe, to o/s rear brake hose

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s and n/s head lamp beam images poor,

Pass 3 Dec 2011 119,190 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,890 miles

Oil leak

os wiper blade starting to split at end

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,630 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 81,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 70,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 58,052 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 PFY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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