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DK51 WBD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,838 mi
Last recorded99,838 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 WBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

winter and summer tyres mixed on front

Fail 2 Dec 2016 99,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear service brake only just met requirements

both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated

winter and summer tyres mixed on front

Pass 24 Sep 2015 91,540 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,538 miles

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 77,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,506 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,637 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,486 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 57,329 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 42,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,211 miles

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 27,974 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 27,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,946 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 WBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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