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DN51 XTT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,486 mi
Last recorded119,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 XTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 119,486 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2015 119,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 119,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

main beam tell tale stuck on

offside rear bumper slightly damaged

offside wiper requires further securing soon

Pass 30 Aug 2013 110,277 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 102,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,592 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 94,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,078 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge, but is a steped tyre so is still legal.

Fail 2 Sep 2010 88,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on inside edge, but is a steped tyre so is still legal.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,210 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 75,364 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 75,364 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 66,876 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 66,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 XTT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XTT, 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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DN51 XTT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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