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DK51 WNJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,045 mi
Last recorded146,045 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 146,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

front seat unable to tilt foward

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2012 146,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs corroded

front seat unable to tilt foward

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 141,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front sbframe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust shroud detached

noise from engine

offside front seat will not tilt forwards

offside rear brake pipe corroded

signs of oil around nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2011 141,274 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front sbframe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear shock absorber dust shroud detached

noise from engine

offside front seat will not tilt forwards

offside rear brake pipe corroded

signs of oil around nearside steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2010 132,961 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 132,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 124,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 124,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,495 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 109,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 93,082 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2007 93,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 75,345 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 WNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

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

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