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DN51 HWC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,331 mi
Last recorded120,331 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 120,331 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 118,011 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 115,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,528 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,158 miles

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

Rear exhaust back box beginning to crack/leak

Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,803 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,803 miles

Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,752 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 97,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexy hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 95,139 miles

surface rust on brake pipe going side to side at rear of car

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,851 miles

removed bracket from centre of windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 88,412 miles

headlight aim just in limit

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,078 miles

o/s & n/s headlight aim just in limit

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,548 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2010 66,330 miles

Rear tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,135 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 54,171 miles

front pads low and discs rusting and liped on inner surface

Pass 14 Dec 2007 48,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,302 miles

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

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 HWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWC, 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 HWC registered?

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

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