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DA51 KJY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,140 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 23 Mar 2020 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ( affected by stop lights ) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ( affected by stop lights ) (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ( with side lights on) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released ( with side lights on ) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,510 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 104,578 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside mirror casing missing

both main beam bulbs dim/not fitted correctly

Fail 28 Mar 2018 104,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside mirror casing missing

both main beam bulbs dim/not fitted correctly

Pass 28 Mar 2017 101,943 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle mounting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle mounting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 101,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle mounting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axle mounting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 99,019 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 99,019 miles

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 92,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F wing mirror cover missing

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery slightly loose in tray

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/F wing mirror cover missing

O/S/R tyre tread cracking & sidewall perished

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery slightly loose in tray

Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,172 miles

Both front headlamps slightly dull

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O.S.F tyre depth low on inside edge

O.S.R tyre depth low on inside edge

O.S.R tyre sidewalls perished

Temperory fuel cap fitted but still creating a good seal

Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,172 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both front headlamps slightly dull

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O.S.F tyre depth low on inside edge

O.S.R tyre depth low on inside edge

O.S.R tyre sidewalls perished

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

Temperory fuel cap fitted but still creating a good seal

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,294 miles

knocking from steering rack

INSP on dash, due service?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

after market pedal covers fitted, clutch cover slightly loose on pedal

child seat fitted nsr seat

coolant warning light on dash/radiator fan not working?

had both front and both rear brake pipes replaced, poor fit/routing

no oil showing on dipstick- topped up to level (1.5l)

non gen/ temp fuel cap fitted but locks giving good seal to neck

nsf main beam bulb not fitted correctly?

nsr tyre outer sidewall worn

osr and nsr tyre valves splitting

osr brake flexi slightly twisted

rear tyres cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2011 75,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

INSP on dash, due service?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

after market pedal covers fitted, clutch cover slightly loose on pedal

child seat fitted nsr seat

coolant warning light on dash/radiator fan not working?

had both front and both rear brake pipes replaced, poor fit/routing

knocking from steering rack

no oil showing on dipstick- topped up to level (1.5l)

non gen/ temp fuel cap fitted but locks giving good seal to neck

nsf main beam bulb not fitted correctly?

nsr tyre outer sidewall worn

osr and nsr tyre valves splitting

osr brake flexi slightly twisted

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 67,887 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 67,874 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 60,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 47,591 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,591 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,995 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,338 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 37,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 KJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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