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DK51 VFS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,154 mi
Last recorded105,154 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 105,154 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 100,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,988 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 88,172 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 88,154 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,304 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,890 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 69,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 39,542 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 VFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

DK51 VFS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is DK51 VFS safe to buy?

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