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DE51 RYF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 RYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 148,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,715 miles

wiper park faulty

Fail 5 Jul 2016 141,715 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

wiper park faulty

Pass 6 Jul 2015 139,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 139,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,806 miles

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

Oil leak

wiper park incorrect

Fail 9 Jul 2014 134,806 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

wiper park incorrect

Pass 11 Jul 2013 130,926 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 130,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 119,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 119,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,885 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,922 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

diesel emissions close to limit/black smoke

n/s+o/s front brake discs slightly worn with lip

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 19 Aug 2009 86,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,477 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,524 miles

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

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

advise n/s +o/s rear tyres perished and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2006 57,786 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT + N/S+O/S REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 46,271 miles

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

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 RYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE51 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

DE51 RYF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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