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DN51 ENL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 ENL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,905 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

exhaust front flexi section blowing

exhaust middle to rear section joint corroded and slight blow

headlamp aim image weak

play in both front shock absorber top mountings

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn to excess

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

exhaust front flexi section blowing

exhaust middle to back box joint corroded and slight blow

headlamp aim image weak

play in both front shock absorber top mountings

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,399 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded (rear sections)

headlamp aim image weak

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2018 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded (rear sections)

headlamp aim image weak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 90,268 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,136 miles

both front headlamps lens becoming faded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,136 miles

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

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

both front headlamps lens becoming faded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 79,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,522 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 69,732 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,355 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 59,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,268 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,267 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,135 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,739 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,115 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,097 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 ENL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ENL, 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 ENL registered?

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

Is DN51 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 ENL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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