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DV51 ZXD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,295 mi
Last recorded124,295 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 124,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,979 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

center exhaust system slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,957 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked and slightly out of shape over tread

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,955 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

o/s/r tyre cracked and slightly out of shape over tread

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 95,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,504 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,680 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 76,679 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 68,118 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake pipes have been painted ..

both rear tyres have cracks in tread area

wipers beginging to smear

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,534 miles

adv offside headlight lens damp

Pass 16 Oct 2008 47,934 miles

adv front tyres 2/3 mil

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,818 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 ZXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZXD, 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 ZXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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