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DN51 XWW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,494 mi
Last recorded117,494 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 117,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 117,494 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 112,263 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,859 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,754 miles

Advanced corrosion on offside front brake hose ferrule

Front wiper blades starting to separate

Kerb damage to offside front wheel rim

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Rear tyres perishing in treads and nearside rear worn to 2mm approx

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Tail gate wiper rubber splitting off blade

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

corrosion blisters on offside front door

Fail 3 Oct 2012 95,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Advanced corrosion on offside front brake hose ferrule

Front wiper blades starting to separate

Kerb damage to offside front wheel rim

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Plastic covers covering outer sills

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded and mid section support bar heavily corroded

Rear tyres perishing in treads and nearside rear worn to 2mm approx

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Tail gate wiper rubber splitting off blade

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

corrosion blisters on offside front door

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,296 miles

Advanced surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipes to both sides

Flanged joint on exhaust corroded between rear silencer and mid pipe

Kerb damage to offside wheel rim

Light corrosion blisters on bottom of offside front door

Middle exhaust silencer rear mounting broken

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Surface corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Fail 29 Sep 2011 85,296 miles

Advanced surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and rear brake pipes to both sides

Flanged joint on exhaust corroded between rear silencer and mid pipe

Kerb damage to offside wheel rim

Light corrosion blisters on bottom of offside front door

Middle exhaust silencer rear mounting broken

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

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

Surface corrosion on fuel pipes

Surface corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,946 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,946 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,949 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 54,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre partially deflated

Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,346 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre partially deflated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,469 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 XWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XWW, 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 XWW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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