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DK51 WKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,333 mi
Last recorded74,333 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 74,333 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

under body under sealed

Fail 28 Nov 2019 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

under body under sealed

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,045 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,025 miles

advise all brake pipes are greased

advise front sub frame has light corrosion

advise n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbones are lightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased not allowing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2016 48,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes greased not allowing full inspection (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 40,705 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,273 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres are ageing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Both rear tyres are ageing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,372 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 33,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,445 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,445 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,705 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 21,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,314 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 WKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WKJ, 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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What year was DK51 WKJ registered?

DK51 WKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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