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DA51 ZDY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,010 mi
Last recorded158,010 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 ZDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 158,010 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 150,125 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 150,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 140,994 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 134,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 127,294 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 127,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,438 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 114,523 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,907 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,184 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 78,775 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 70,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 70,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,892 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,528 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,352 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,465 miles

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

O/S/R tyre crackimg om walls

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,465 miles

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

O/S/R tyre crackimg om walls

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,506 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,429 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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DA51 ZDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA51 ZDY, 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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What year was DA51 ZDY registered?

DA51 ZDY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is DA51 ZDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA51 ZDY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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