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DV51 VLD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,169 mi
Last recorded141,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 141,169 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 141,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 132,089 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 129,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 129,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 127,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,393 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit.

rear silencer corroded (not blowing)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 114,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 85,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 85,607 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,083 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,028 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,275 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 40,946 miles

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

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 VLD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DV51 VLD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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