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DV51 UWU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,262 mi
Last recorded154,262 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 154,262 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Doors damaged

Offside Front Play within top strut mounting

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 153,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Doors damaged

Offside Front Play within top strut mounting

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 141,958 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower gearbox mount bush perished

offside mirror cover missing

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both short rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside damage to both doors

Offside mirror damaged

both rear suspension springs corroded

damage to front bumper

gear box mount perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jul 2016 134,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported both centre exhaust mounts missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear suspension springs corroded

damage to front bumper

gear box mount perished

oil leak from engine

Brake pipe slightly corroded both short rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside damage to both doors

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,358 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing

slight corrosion on centre brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2014 121,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 121,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 113,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,600 miles

n/s rear tyre valve damaged

o/s mirror casing missing & mirror glass cracked

o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2012 105,575 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre valve damaged

o/s mirror casing missing & mirror glass cracked

o/s n/s front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,900 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 96,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 88,936 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,716 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 74,716 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

front wipers perishing on the tips

offside front door mirror cover missing

the egine has an oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2008 62,223 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

front wipers perishing on the tips

offside front door mirror cover missing

the egine has an oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,304 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 UWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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