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DK51 VKA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 VKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,064 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has temporary repair carried out (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT/BEARING (2.7.4)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 ON VEHICLE (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI AND REAR SECTION, EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on BOTH FRONT (8.2.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT/BEARING (2.7.4)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 ON VEHICLE (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,351 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre exhaust hanger broken away-Exhaust adequtely supported at time of test-Advise Replacement

Centre silencer to rear silencer exhaust flange joint excessively corroded-Advise Replacement

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrossion to front & rear suspension & steering components

Corrossion to front sub frame

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Front wiper split

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Slight binding to front brake

Pass 13 Feb 2014 68,394 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre silencer hanger broken-Exhaust adeqautely supported at time of test

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrossion throughout exhaust system

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine mount spliting

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,360 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,230 miles

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

front engine mount rubbers split and detached

nearside front steering rack boot has slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,505 miles

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

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

keep eye on rear tyres due to cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,986 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 VKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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