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DY51 BVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,139 mi
Last recorded186,139 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 186,139 miles

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

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

sill cover loose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 133,451 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2013 124,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 96,514 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 84,457 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 74,100 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 74,097 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre on legal limit (advise replacement)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 62,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 48,929 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM N/S OF STEERING RACK, FLUID IS BELOW MAX

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 BVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BVS, 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 BVS registered?

DY51 BVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is DY51 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 BVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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