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DY51 AWG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,604 mi
Last recorded116,604 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 AWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

under body rusting rear suspension bushes starting to perish and split and front brake pipes rusty slight wear on n/s/f swivel

Fail 7 Feb 2019 116,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under body rusting rear suspension bushes starting to perish and split and front brake pipes rusty slight wear on n/s/f swivel

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,417 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to wear and split both front bottom swivels slightly worn both door mirrors taped up

Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes starting to wear and split both front bottom swivels slightly worn both door mirrors taped up

Pass 13 Feb 2017 101,290 miles

both rear springs weak both front arb links worn

Fail 13 Feb 2017 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

both rear springs weak both front arb links worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,082 miles

n/s/f tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2016 95,082 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 84,937 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 77,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 77,124 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,934 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,596 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2011 54,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,903 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 43,903 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 34,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,658 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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DY51 AWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DY51 AWG, 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 DY51 AWG registered?

DY51 AWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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