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DN51 AYJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 117,110 miles

emlm light on

Fail 11 Aug 2016 117,008 miles

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

emlm light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,502 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,653 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2014 95,653 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,748 miles

Light oily covering to front brakes.

N/s/f tyre wearing low.

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

Slight exhaust blow from front flange.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 84,747 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Light oily covering to front brakes.

N/s/f tyre wearing low.

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

Slight exhaust blow from front flange.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 75,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,948 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,986 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,193 miles

. nearside/offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

. nearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner section

.. rear silencer outer skin peeling

alot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

Fail 2 Nov 2010 62,193 miles

. nearside/offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

. nearside/offside rear tyres wearing on inner section

.. rear silencer outer skin peeling

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

alot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,469 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 33,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,006 miles

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

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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DN51 AYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DN51 AYJ, 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 DN51 AYJ registered?

DN51 AYJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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