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DK51 VEP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,866 mi
Last recorded83,866 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 83,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,904 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,468 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,905 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 65,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,643 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,543 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 33,382 miles

Nail in offside 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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DK51 VEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 VEP registered?

DK51 VEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DK51 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 VEP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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