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DK51 VEV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,784 mi
Last recorded185,784 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2014 185,784 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension componets corrded

possible diesil leak but unable to view .

sill covers fitted

windscreen marked across

Pass 27 Mar 2013 180,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer box outter casing getting rotten.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 166,860 miles

E.M.L. light illuminated

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

front wipers juddering

Fail 25 Feb 2012 166,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

E.M.L. light illuminated

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

front wipers juddering

Pass 22 Mar 2011 146,646 miles

rear view mirror not secure

Pass 9 Jan 2010 121,754 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm close to minimum limit of 1.6mm

rear view mirror missing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 10,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,744 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 80,524 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 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEV, 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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DK51 VEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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