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DG51 KCN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,927 mi
Last recorded127,927 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 KCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,927 miles

Front nearside inner brake disc surface corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 127,926 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front nearside inner brake disc surface corroded

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 127,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,044 miles

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 117,029 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Centre Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,190 miles

advise offside rear axle bush

advise steering rack has misting of oil

Pass 9 Aug 2013 103,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 90,351 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear flanges badly corroding

exhaust centre mount corroded and loose

Fail 28 Jul 2012 90,351 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

exhaust centre and rear flanges badly corroding

exhaust centre mount corroded and loose

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,980 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 72,980 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,374 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,303 miles

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,085 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust back box corroded

surface rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 35,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DG51 KCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG51 KCN, 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 DG51 KCN registered?

DG51 KCN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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