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DN51 HXK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 138,225 miles

both rear wheel arches very rusty

brake pipes very rusty

ns mirror damaged

sill kit fitted

slight blow exhaust

temp repair drivers door hinges

underneath covered in mud

Fail 9 May 2017 138,225 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches very rusty

brake pipes very rusty

ns mirror damaged

sill kit fitted

slight blow exhaust

temp repair drivers door hinges

underneath covered in mud

Fail 29 Nov 2016 136,365 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 131,262 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 131,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,031 miles

drivers door hing damaged

slight play front shock top mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2014 124,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

drivers door hing damaged

slight play front shock top mounts

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,838 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 116,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 111,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2012 111,804 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,504 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 98,918 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f door bottom hinge worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,748 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

water ingress n/s headlamp

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 81,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,451 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,995 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 50,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 50,793 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 HXK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXK, 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 HXK registered?

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

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