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DK51 TGU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,809 mi
Last recorded117,809 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 TGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,809 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 117,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,928 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to o/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,699 miles

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

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,699 miles

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

advise wiper blades

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,397 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 86,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 86,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,654 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,654 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,093 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 57,919 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 42,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,038 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

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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DK51 TGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DK51 TGU, 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 DK51 TGU registered?

DK51 TGU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 TGU safe to buy?

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