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DK51 WCR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,606 mi
Last recorded112,606 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 WCR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,606 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 112,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 109,424 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 109,416 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 103,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 99,598 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 99,598 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,361 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,639 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,063 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,768 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 86,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,116 miles

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

nearside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,455 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 69,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 60,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 52,722 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 WCR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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