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DY51 BXF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,059 mi
Last recorded102,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,059 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,071 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,020 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,020 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 103,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2013 103,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 95,283 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,622 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,276 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,421 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 70,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 67,866 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 BXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BXF, 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 BXF registered?

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

Is DY51 BXF safe to buy?

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