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DK51 VFJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 179,517 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)

diesel leak from engine

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 179,335 miles

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

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

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

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)

diesel leak from engine

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 173,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2014 161,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mounting bracket brocken

Pass 9 Mar 2013 151,912 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/s front & o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 151,912 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/s front & o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 145,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

slight.bind.on.off.side.rear.brake

Fail 11 Mar 2011 134,393 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 134,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 129,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 128,466 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 118,831 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 118,831 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 106,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 80,375 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 80,375 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 VFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

DK51 VFJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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