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DY51 BXN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,917 mi
Last recorded116,917 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,917 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 116,847 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split - blade (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls - split (ageing & cracking) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail both (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both bushes (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both - pipes going to rear cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade / split

insp/service light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (1956015) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 114,630 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 109,248 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,727 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 101,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 98,301 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 98,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 93,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 92,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 92,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 89,522 miles

N/s/r wheel has a steel rim wheel fitted but tyre is correct size.

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 83,118 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 83,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 75,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,032 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 70,032 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 54,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 54,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 BXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BXN, 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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DY51 BXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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