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DV51 SYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 SYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,226 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2018 130,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

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

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 114,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,268 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 105,734 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,628 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2013 94,477 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 94,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 91,916 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have bin greased

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,350 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 89,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 87,127 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 87,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,637 miles

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

slight play at steering wheel suspect loose ???

slight play in both front strut top bushers when jacked up

Pass 8 Jul 2008 57,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,882 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,542 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 50,542 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight corrosion on all brake flexi ferrules

Pass 19 Dec 2005 42,595 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

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 SYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV51 SYA, 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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DV51 SYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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