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DY51 BXZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,797 mi
Last recorded97,797 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,797 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge, poss run while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak Poss radiator ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Sills have trims fitted not able to fully insp outer sills

Rear Reverse light inop

Fail 24 Feb 2022 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge, poss run while flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant leak Poss radiator ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer Sills have trims fitted not able to fully insp outer sills

Rear Reverse light inop

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,833 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 93,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to both rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 83,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 78,570 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Offside Front inner track rod slight play in ball joint

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 72,198 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Offside Front inner track rod slight play in ball joint

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,333 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,321 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 59,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 56,322 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,946 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 49,608 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 49,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 45,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 45,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,314 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 BXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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