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DK51 UEC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 UEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,623 miles

front number plate slightly damage

rear seat belt not cheked due to to child seat belt

Pass 16 May 2013 60,579 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 60,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 60,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S wiper blade split

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2012 60,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S wiper blade split

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 56,432 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge bald

Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,432 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge bald

Pass 19 Jun 2010 51,502 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,318 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,805 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,257 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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DK51 UEC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?

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

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