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DU51 VYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,546 mi
Last recorded80,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 VYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,546 miles

o/s and n/s front top strut mount have slight play in them

reverse gear cannot be selected with engine running

Fail 5 Jun 2015 67,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front and nearside front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 5 Jun 2015 67,532 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jun 2014 57,262 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,403 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 50,026 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 48,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,268 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre wall is perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,701 miles

all of the brake pipes are covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,802 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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DU51 VYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU51 VYA, 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 DU51 VYA registered?

DU51 VYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is DU51 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 VYA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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