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DF51 CBY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 CBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 135,999 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 129,699 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 122,815 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 114,928 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,928 miles

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 3 Dec 2010 105,683 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 105,683 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 96,474 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 91,371 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 91,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 87,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 87,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2006 82,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 82,236 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 72,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 72,903 miles

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

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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DF51 CBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DF51 CBY, 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 DF51 CBY registered?

DF51 CBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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