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DK51 WJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,215 mi
Last recorded107,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 107,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear hose to load valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlights deteriorated

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 107,215 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear hose to load valve pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlights deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 99,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlights deteriorated

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak from water pump aera

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,161 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 75,493 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 75,493 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

a/c condenser deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,374 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,340 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight squeaking at offside front wheel bearing seal

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,894 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,513 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,740 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,740 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,568 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 35,568 miles

Front number plate starting to de-laminate

Front wiper blades torn on egde

Rear exhaust outer heat shield corroded and weak, if/when it falls off would be a danger to other road users

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 WJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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