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DV51 ZLK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,798 mi
Last recorded148,798 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2015 148,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front section deteriorated

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlight patterns poor

exhaust front flexi and rear sections deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2014 134,936 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlight patterns poor

exhaust front flexi and rear sections deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,909 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,907 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 107,536 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on edges

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2012 107,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on edges

centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Jul 2011 94,689 miles

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

front discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,406 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,406 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,571 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 50,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,994 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,325 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 32,118 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 ZLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ZLK, 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 ZLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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