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DV51 UNU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,006 mi
Last recorded87,006 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,506 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2020 85,506 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2019 85,061 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,149 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,144 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,096 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside fronts (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,774 miles

ECU light on

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)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2014 78,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ECU light on

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)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 76,829 miles

EMLstaying on

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

battery clamp fixing broken

nearside headlamp lens tarnished reducing beam output

rear exhaust section heavy corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,458 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,455 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,697 miles

slight wear and pitting on front brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,697 miles

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

slight wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 63,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 59,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,137 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,791 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 UNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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