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DV51 WPL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,002 mi
Last recorded154,002 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 154,002 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside headlamp aim is a little low

odometer display is partially not working

rear brake pipes are corroded

surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2013 152,470 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

outer sill covers

Fail 8 Oct 2013 152,469 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

outer sill covers

Pass 4 Sep 2012 141,737 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,982 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,580 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 123,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen has sun strip but is see through

Fail 2 Jul 2009

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

screen has sun strip but is see through

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,445 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 108,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 98,294 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 98,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

off side rear brake back plate has slight misting of oil

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 87,081 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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