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DV51 WPN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

266,001 mi
Last recorded266,001 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 266,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 266,001 miles

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

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 247,869 miles

Exhaust rear box poor & flange corrioding away.

Front to rear brake pipes corrioding.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 247,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust rear box poor & flange corrioding away.

Front to rear brake pipes corrioding.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 217,809 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition on the joints.

Most brake pipes corrioding, but have been painted.

Wipers do not self park.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 217,809 miles

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system in poor condition on the joints.

Most brake pipes corrioding, but have been painted.

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Wipers do not self park.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 197,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 197,775 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust system in very poor condittion.

Front to rear brake & fuel pipes rusting.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 179,462 miles

FRONT DISCS WEARING THIN

Pass 9 Jan 2010 145,301 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 145,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 123,034 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Light scratches ( wiper )to front screen.

Wipers do not self park

Fail 30 Jan 2009 123,034 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Light scratches ( wiper )to front screen.

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Wipers do not self park

Pass 22 Jan 2008 100,954 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 100,954 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 79,777 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 79,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 54,008 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 WPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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