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DN51 HXJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 100,098 miles

Nearside Rear binding a little.

Offside parking brake needs adjusting.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,840 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,751 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,285 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,631 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear offside bumper damaged.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,483 miles

Rear exuaust poor condition.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,746 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,669 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,416 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,862 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,519 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 36,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,808 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 29,350 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 HXJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN51 HXJ registered?

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

Is DN51 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN51 HXJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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