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DY51 AWJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,126 mi
Last recorded50,126 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 AWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 50,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,973 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,393 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,140 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 48,750 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 48,280 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 47,898 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,113 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 46,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 45,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,987 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 42,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 39,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2006 38,025 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 AWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY51 AWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 AWJ registered?

DY51 AWJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DY51 AWJ safe to buy?

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