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DK51 WUB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,241 mi
Last recorded171,241 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 171,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine mounting rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parts of chassis and suspension mountings and components have corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2018 171,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front engine mounting rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parts of chassis and suspension mountings and components have corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2017 164,143 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes and flexy hose ferrules corroded but heavily greased

electrical fault and service lights on

Fail 19 Jul 2017 164,139 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes and flexy hose ferrules corroded but heavily greased

electrical fault and service lights on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 158,831 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

electrical fault light on

Fail 1 Aug 2016 158,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

electrical fault light on

Pass 12 Aug 2015 153,356 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (6.1.D.1a)

Electrical fault light on

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 144,182 miles

ecu light on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 144,178 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ecu light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,066 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

electrical fault light on

front lower engine stabliser mount is is deteriorated and broken

oil level below minimum

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 127,635 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,533 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mount ha s corroded and broke off but exhaust is still supported

Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 104,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,437 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 WUB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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