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DV51 UNS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,063 mi
Last recorded133,063 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 133,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount top dome (2.7.4)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount top dome (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 124,711 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top dome (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush dome (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,617 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 103,345 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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)

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 103,345 miles

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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)

Oil leak.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 99,241 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)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 94,916 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2012 89,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 75,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 66,084 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 66,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 57,602 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,916 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 34,447 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DV51 UNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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