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DV51 ZPT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Aug 2019 183,080 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 182,909 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST TAILPIPE CORRODED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 171,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 171,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 155,091 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 147,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tread cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,675 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tread cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 144,792 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

play in inner rack ends

Fail 8 Mar 2016 144,792 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside 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 around 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing slightly

play in inner rack ends

Pass 11 Mar 2015 135,769 miles

Damage to front wheels and tyre side walls

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 135,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Damage to front wheels and tyre side walls

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 128,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 127,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 120,366 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 120,366 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 116,942 miles

Large sun strip fitted to windscreen

N/S door mirror is broken

both rear tyres perishing

front sub frame corroding at lower arm front mounts

high brake light inop

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

slight damage to n/s front wheel at inner rim

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2010 116,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front sub frame corroding at lower arm front mounts

high brake light inop

n/s drive shaft inner gaiter split

slight damage to n/s front wheel at inner rim

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2009 105,368 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 105,318 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Damage to outer sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 90,937 miles

there is a small crack in the windscreen measuring 9mm in length within zone a

Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,856 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 74,811 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,341 miles

noise on rear brakes serv on test

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 ZPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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