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DN51 HVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,593 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipe covered with black paint

Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,850 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 88,850 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 78,770 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 4 Feb 2010 78,770 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

o/s/f fog lamp

Pass 17 Jan 2009 66,732 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 66,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,930 miles

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/r tyre nail in outer tyre shoulder

Fail 4 Jan 2007 42,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/r tyre nail in outer tyre shoulder

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,137 miles

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

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 HVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

DN51 HVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is DN51 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 HVG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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