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DN51 HWX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,800 mi
Last recorded94,800 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,800 miles

advise head lamp aim just acceptable

Advise all brake pipes have been greased

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Offside Front Flexi brake hose ferrule has corrosion which is just acceptable

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Advise all brake pipes have been greased

Advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Offside Front Flexi brake hose ferrule has corrosion which is just acceptable

Offside Rear Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,635 miles

Nearside Rear Advise cracking to tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Advise cracking to tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,016 miles

Advise Both front tyres worn on the outside edges but are acceptable at this time.

Advise Coolant light on.

Advise Service light on.

Advise slight coolant leak O/S/F Radiator.

Advise slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 71,797 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,579 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 59,579 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,926 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,450 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,408 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 HWX 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 76.5%.

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 HWX, 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 HWX registered?

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

Is DN51 HWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 HWX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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