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DV51 UMZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 145,121 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2020 145,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,870 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 138,847 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 134,648 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 131,428 miles

Oil leak ()

both headlights discoloured

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2016 126,516 miles

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

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)

front exhaust flexy deteriorated

headlights slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 109,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,323 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust centre and rear corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 94,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,949 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)

exhaust corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 88,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,877 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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 16 Apr 2008 64,652 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,111 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,301 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 UMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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