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DV51 SXN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 SXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,593 miles

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

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

rear boot lid damage but not to excess

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,696 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine warning light on

front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

middle and rear exhaust starting to rust

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

some movement in front top mounts but not to excess

Fail 3 Dec 2012 78,696 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine warning light on

front brake pipes corroded but not to excess

middle and rear exhaust starting to rust

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

some movement in front top mounts but not to excess

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,688 miles

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

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

front discs and pads slighty but not to excess

Fail 5 Dec 2011 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs and pads slighty but not to excess

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,951 miles

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

lift in top suspension mounts

Fail 7 Dec 2009 56,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished and out off shape but not to excess

slight play in off side front top mount but not to excess

Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,877 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly perished and out off shape but not to excess

slight play in off side front top mount but not to excess

Pass 22 Nov 2008 49,335 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,463 miles

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

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

both front suspension legs have some play in top bushes, when wheelfreed

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,077 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,680 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2005 22,595 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 SXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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