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DN51 EFV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 EFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 92,103 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,451 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,446 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust has support missing at rear but adequatly supported

Fail 30 Aug 2012 81,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,761 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,722 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,985 miles

brake pipes covered in grease.

cant see brake pads because of trims.

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,985 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease.

cant see brake pads because of trims.

n/s/rear tyre has brake up and wear , no ply or cord exposed.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 64,223 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 53,874 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 53,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 45,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,373 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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DN51 EFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

DN51 EFV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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