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DK51 WVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020

Headlamp aim not tested discoloured (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe around wheel arch (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,955 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 152,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill covers

Fail 19 Aug 2016 152,581 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all appear to have been greased in places (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides dull (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

mot carried out in wet conditions

sill covers fitted (full)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 124,342 miles

nearside & offside handbrake cable outers slight deterioation

Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,827 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,164 miles

nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn

nearside & offside front tyres worn

nearside & opffside main steel brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 106,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 90,548 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 90,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,666 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 79,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 71,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F mudflap loose

O/S/R tyre punctured

top turret gasket and seal leaking gear box oil.

Fail 5 Oct 2005 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Gearbox oil leak from top turret gasket and seal.

N/S/R tyre stepped on inner egde.

O/S/R Tyre has a small bit of metal in centre of tread.

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 WVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

DK51 WVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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