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DY51 BYG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,030 mi
Last recorded81,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 81,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part corroded,deteriated,coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part corroded,deteriated,coming apart (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2020 79,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 79,580 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,659 miles

Damage to windscreen nearside

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,852 miles

Centre & rear exhausts corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s & N/s (8.2.3)

Centre & rear exhausts corroded

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,542 miles

both front metal brake pipes poor con

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,172 miles

offside headlight poor

Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,172 miles

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

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

offside headlight poor

Pass 2 Aug 2014 50,266 miles

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Aug 2014 50,261 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,777 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

offside headlight poor

rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,777 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

offside headlight poor

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,155 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 38,155 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,180 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 35,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,020 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 32,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,834 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,500 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 24,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,773 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 BYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BYG, 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 BYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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