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DN51 EWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,052 mi
Last recorded137,052 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 EWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 137,052 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front shock absorber top mount has slight play

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,385 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2015 115,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2015 115,354 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 106,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 106,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,238 miles

one rear silencer rubber mounting missing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 85,277 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 85,277 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,230 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,432 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 53,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 45,048 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 EWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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