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DN51 XEL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,450 mi
Last recorded142,450 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 137,514 miles

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of back box (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 137,448 miles

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

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

Centre Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of back box (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 130,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 122,745 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 115,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jul 2012 108,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorated

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 102,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 86,593 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 86,593 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 71,018 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 57,681 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 57,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,613 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 46,613 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 39,049 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 XEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?

DN51 XEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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