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DV51 RBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,224 mi
Last recorded204,224 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 204,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 204,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 191,232 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear n/s light unit cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2008 176,413 miles

chip in windscreen

nail in r o/s tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

rear n/s fog light lens cracked

slight play in f o/s anti roll bar link arm

Fail 13 Nov 2008 176,412 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

chip in windscreen

nail in r o/s tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

rear n/s fog light lens cracked

slight play in f o/s anti roll bar link arm

Fail 30 Nov 2007 162,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/r tyre slight wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Nov 2007 162,082 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight wearing on both edges

Fail 17 Nov 2006 143,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 143,260 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 121,884 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 121,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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