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DV51 VMA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 VMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 92,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,025 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 89,024 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe across axel beam (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,142 miles

4 rear brake pipes all showing rust advise attention

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust tail box soon need attention

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,344 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust tail box soon need attention

Pass 14 Dec 2012 62,900 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 62,900 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 57,672 miles

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

exhaust tail box scruffy

Pass 14 Dec 2010 52,734 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box scruffy

Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,734 miles

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

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

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

exhaust tail box scruffy

Pass 9 Dec 2009 48,321 miles

exhaust rear box scruffy

rear brake pads low

rear no plate needs replacing

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,907 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 38,493 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 24,272 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 VMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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