MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction M.I.L on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill(outer sill overs fitted so not fully checked behind covers signs of corrosion ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust badly corroded
sump pan corroded & slightly leaking
unable to fully check sills due to outer sill covers being fitted(signs of corrosion to sills)
Inspection warning light on
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bulb condition (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Front intercooler area ()
Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Inspection warning light on
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Bulb condition (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak Front intercooler area ()
Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Front subframe mountings corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting
Rear shock absorbers casings corroded
engine management lamp indicates a fault
oil leaks
power steering rack damp
sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect condition of sills
Fuel system component leaking possible high pressure pump (7.2.3)
Front subframe mountings corroded
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear brake pipes corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Rear exhaust silencer corroded/splitting
Rear shock absorbers casings corroded
engine management lamp indicates a fault
oil leaks
power steering rack damp
sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect condition of sills
Engine oil leak
Engine workshop light on
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust joint and silencer outer skins corroded
oil around turbo inercooler
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine oil leak
Engine workshop light on
Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust joint and silencer outer skins corroded
oil around turbo inercooler
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak around front turbo pipe and intercooler
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak around front turbo pipe and intercooler
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Airbag warning light on
Battery insecure
Both rear Tyres perished and cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Lower front engine stabilizer bush worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Airbag warning light on
Battery insecure
Both rear Tyres perished and cracking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Lower front engine stabilizer bush worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DN51 AMK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 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 DN51 AMK, 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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DN51 AMK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.
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