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DN51 HVK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,037 mi
Last recorded141,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 HVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 141,037 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both anti link rods (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sill within 12" of seat mounts (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside headlight full of moisture

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

center and rear ex box flanges all corroded away and blowing slightly

coolant tank empty

front discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 136,798 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

center to rear exhaust flanges very corroded and worn away, already blowing slightly.

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s/f anti link roll has slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2015 136,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

center to rear exhaust flanges very corroded and worn away, already blowing slightly.

engine oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s/f anti link roll has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2014 130,951 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 123,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 119,979 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 119,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,089 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 108,148 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 108,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,444 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 97,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,620 miles

Rear tyres slightly feathered.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 69,939 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,671 miles

aux drive lights on with sidelights have disconnected that circuit

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 HVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

DN51 HVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2001.

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