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DV51 KYZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

251,502 mi
Last recorded251,502 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 KYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 251,502 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 241,695 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges - low tread

Corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box corroded/poor condition but no leaks

Rear wiperblade worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 338,724 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are sc ored

both front tyres and n/s rear are worn on inner edges, stepped groove tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2011 238,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs are sc ored

both front tyres and n/s rear are worn on inner edges, stepped groove tyres

Pass 26 May 2009 219,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 219,270 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 199,187 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 185,567 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2006 158,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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DV51 KYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DV51 KYZ, 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 DV51 KYZ registered?

DV51 KYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is DV51 KYZ safe to buy?

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