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DV51 YYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,592 mi
Last recorded114,592 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,592 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)

front to rear and nearside front metal brake pipes rusty

oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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)

front to rear and nearside front metal brake pipes rusty

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2015 110,325 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,902 miles

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

slight power steering leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

slight power steering leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,744 miles

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

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

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

o/s of rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2013 100,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s of rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,654 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

misting of oil on stearing rack

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 91,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,043 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 87,033 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,613 miles

osf tyre worn, advise changing today

slight lift noted in teh os front strut top mount - advise repair/investigation/replacement

Pass 8 Jan 2007 51,517 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 36,043 miles

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 YYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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