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DN51 EXA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,984 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,729 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 122,728 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 119,720 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 119,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 115,789 miles

Headlamp lens' deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 109,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 109,435 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,600 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,200 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,177 miles

osr tyre inner side wall slight perishing / cracking

Fail 26 Nov 2013 103,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s wiper split

osr tyre inner side wall slight perishing / cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,361 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,361 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 89,133 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear brake back plates corroded!

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 89,133 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Both rear brake back plates corroded!

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 80,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 64,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,153 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 EXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

DN51 EXA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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The MOT history for DN51 EXA 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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