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DV51 UXU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,650 mi
Last recorded78,650 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 UXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 78,650 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 78,650 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,554 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,328 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2011 47,911 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

screw in n/s/r tyre at time of test.

very small hole in rear exhaust joint not blowing to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,609 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 27,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 22,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 22,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 15,984 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,722 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 UXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 UXU, 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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What year was DV51 UXU registered?

DV51 UXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is DV51 UXU safe to buy?

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