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DN51 FVC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,314 mi
Last recorded90,314 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 90,314 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 90,314 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 85,131 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,931 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 80,173 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 80,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,466 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,466 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,305 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,305 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 73,145 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2010 73,145 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,784 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 70,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,292 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,517 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 56,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 51,962 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 FVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?

DN51 FVC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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The MOT history for DN51 FVC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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