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DE51 PYO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 PYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 102,115 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 102,115 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,340 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2014 88,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 74,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 74,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,179 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,631 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 41,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 36,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,564 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,332 miles

Exhaust rear section corroded

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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DE51 PYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE51 PYO, 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 DE51 PYO registered?

DE51 PYO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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