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DK51 WVP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,283 mi
Last recorded198,283 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 WVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 198,283 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 198,280 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 184,101 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

plastic covers on both sills

Fail 9 Sep 2011 184,101 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

plastic covers on both sills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 164,358 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 24 Aug 2009 140,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 134,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s bumper adrift

Pass 18 Apr 2009 134,749 miles

o/s bumper adrift

Pass 18 Sep 2007 104,478 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 104,478 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres have minnor cuts

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 WVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK51 WVP registered?

DK51 WVP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is DK51 WVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 WVP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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