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DA51 DKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,198 mi
Last recorded78,198 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 DKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,198 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover defective

Fail 13 Mar 2015 78,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres perished

both rear brake back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover defective

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,588 miles

front lower front engine mount poor condition

front to rear brake pipe forming rust

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2014 75,588 miles

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

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

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

front lower front engine mount poor condition

front to rear brake pipe forming rust

n/s front tyre getting low

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,923 miles

n/s rear tyre slight featherd on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,923 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre slight featherd on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,355 miles

front discs poor condition

front to rear brake pipe forming rust

o/s front inner rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 61,184 miles

front discs poor condition

front flexi joint has slight blow

front top rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 61,184 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front disc's poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,981 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,120 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 40,112 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 34,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA51 DKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA51 DKU, 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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DA51 DKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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