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DV51 ZKS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,410 mi
Last recorded134,410 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 134,410 miles

Both fr headlamp lens starting to fade..

Rear tail gate is secured by tape and bungy, but is secure..

Fail 8 Jan 2018 134,405 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both fr headlamp lens starting to fade..

Rear tail gate is secured by tape and bungy, but is secure..

Pass 5 Jan 2017 128,789 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 128,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 122,733 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 122,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,827 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 106,071 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 98,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 98,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,058 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 67,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 59,320 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 54,708 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,156 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 ZKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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