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DA51 FXK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,455 mi
Last recorded113,455 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,455 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 113,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box missing (7.1.1)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,420 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,319 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 103,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 103,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexi hose's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,608 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,186 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

offside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,863 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED..CORROSION EXHAUST

Fail 5 Nov 2011 70,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,604 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,974 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,718 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,496 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,859 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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DA51 FXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DA51 FXK, 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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What year was DA51 FXK registered?

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

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