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DV51 NJK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

196,131 mi
Last recorded196,131 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 NJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 196,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wiper parking faulty

Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 189,336 miles

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

Fail 7 Nov 2016 189,336 miles

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

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

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

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 26 Oct 2015 183,827 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 183,824 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 178,461 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2014 178,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 170,611 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 170,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 162,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 162,715 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 156,012 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 156,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

rear o/s & n/s tyres low tread

Pass 19 Oct 2010 146,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 146,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 137,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 126,775 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 126,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 116,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 116,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 105,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 90,097 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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DV51 NJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DV51 NJK, 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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DV51 NJK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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