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DN51 HVY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,071 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,203 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,466 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 87,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

EML

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,937 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 82,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 77,986 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 77,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,547 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2009 60,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,997 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,440 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,831 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 43,593 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 HVY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

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

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