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DV51 RBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 RBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 138,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear lower panel corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 138,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear lower panel corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 132,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced hi-level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member above trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 132,906 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced hi-level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member above trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear silencer corroding/deteriorating.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage.

offside rear tyre badly worn at edges.

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and perishing!

Fail 21 Sep 2020 121,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage.

offside rear tyre badly worn at edges.

nearside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and perishing!

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,016 miles

rear bumper inner support panel corroded/holed.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 115,014 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear bumper inner support panel corroded/holed.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 108,315 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 108,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,497 miles

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

offside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears/of side to brake flexable hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement seized (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both fronts/head light units tarnished (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' top centre objects (8.3.1b)

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

front of side tyre on outer side slight damage/perished

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,339 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,470 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre woro on edges

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre sidewall cut

rear exhaust silencer rusty

right side horn button on steering wheel not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,518 miles

centre stop lamp in complete

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked on both sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2011 69,619 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2009 68,301 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 67,222 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

offside rear light lens cracked

part of high level brake light not working

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight cut offside front tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2008 67,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre walls perished

engine undertray fitted some parts not seen

offside rear light lens cracked

part of high level brake light not working

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight cut offside front tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2007 64,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,074 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,939 miles

advise both rear tyres cracking

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV51 RBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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