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DK51 WCL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,057 mi
Last recorded54,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 WCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,057 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering ram leaking leaking from a failed seal (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired leaking (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mountain (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,023 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 53,023 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 52,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,124 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 47,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,368 miles

Advise some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,368 miles

Advise some corrosion to rear exhaust silencer.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,191 miles

Advise o/s/front and rear tyres starting to crack on outer walls.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,124 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,086 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 11,781 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 WCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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