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DN51 EHL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 135,141 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2014 127,151 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING EDGE

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 127,151 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING EDGE

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

Pass 22 May 2013 117,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres tread worn out/low on inner edges

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 22 May 2013 117,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres tread worn out/low on inner edges

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 23 May 2012 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread cracked/perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust system joint deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 108,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres tread cracked/perished

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust system joint deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2011 97,652 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 87,543 miles

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

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)

Fail 20 May 2010 87,543 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Fail 19 May 2009 78,205 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 78,205 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 66,683 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2008 66,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 57,716 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 48,303 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 EHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN51 EHL, 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 EHL registered?

DN51 EHL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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