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DK51 WDV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,513 mi
Last recorded113,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 WDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,513 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisey, cam ticking and engine rattle

Fail 27 Jan 2020 113,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine noisey, cam ticking and engine rattle

Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 94,794 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 94,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,993 miles

Accident damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed sections under front wheel arches (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with centre box and at rear section of flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside headlamp slightly crazed

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,084 miles

Accident damage to offside rear wheel arch and offside corner of front bumper.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion - centre box and pipe entering rear silencer.

Offside spindle worn on wiper linkage and nearside wiper blade beginning to split at one end.

Slight oil leak from bell-housing.

Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,084 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Accident damage to offside rear wheel arch and offside corner of front bumper.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion - centre box and pipe entering rear silencer.

Offside spindle worn on wiper linkage and nearside wiper blade beginning to split at one end.

Slight oil leak from bell-housing.

Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,326 miles

Exhaust centre box showing signs of corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at one end

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

Slight accident damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 61,326 miles

Exhaust centre box showing signs of corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside wiper blade beginning to split at one end

Slight accident damage to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,258 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 46,254 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,921 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,215 miles

Offside rear tyre down to 10psi - all tyres adjusted to correct pressures prior to commencing test.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 30,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight end-float in steering rack at offside

Surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2010 30,845 miles

Slight end-float in steering rack at offside

Surface corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,480 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,183 miles

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

filler neck securing clip on connection on to the fuel tank showing signs of age

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,553 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,812 miles

back box outer case corroded but not blowing

poly v belt slightly cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2005 21,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 21,460 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 WDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WDV, 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 WDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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