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DN51 BBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,936 mi
Last recorded149,936 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 149,936 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 148,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,600 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,178 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,888 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 141,741 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 139,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,250 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,524 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 115,649 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 115,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 95,003 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre ageing

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,696 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,201 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 48,711 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DN51 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DN51 BBX, 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 DN51 BBX registered?

DN51 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

Is DN51 BBX safe to buy?

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