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DV51 VMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,658 mi
Last recorded111,658 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 111,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,664 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 99,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,957 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 82,072 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 64,707 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 64,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,463 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 33,843 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 19,591 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 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?

DV51 VMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is DV51 VMJ safe to buy?

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