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DV51 XST

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 131,252 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front by jacking point corrosion

Offside Front grease around CV gaiter but not damaged

Offside Rear closing sill corrosion

Rear n/s & o/s brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 131,253 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

offside chassis corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2015 131,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

dampness around nearside front shocker

headlamp lenses frosted

offside front chassis rail corroded

oil around engine

Pass 12 Nov 2014 129,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pipes corroded suggest replacement

headlamp lenses frosted causing a poor beam image

Pass 12 Nov 2013 125,359 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 125,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

195/60/r15/88h

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 119,936 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

trims fitted to outer sills

Fail 27 Oct 2012 119,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

trims fitted to outer sills.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,811 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 113,811 miles

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

Exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 106,389 miles

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

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

Advise front brake check - suspect discs below manufacturers wear limit.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 99,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 81,711 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 81,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,684 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 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XST, 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 XST is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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