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DY51 BYM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

160,747 mi
Last recorded160,747 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 BYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 160,747 miles

n/s track rod end boot perished

o/s and n/s headlight units fogged = low image output

o/s and n/s wiper blades wrong size = too small

oil leaks to engine area

battery loose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,020 miles

number plate light fault

rear exhaust box corroded and split

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre worn = scrubbed

n/s track rod end wear and deteriated boot

Pass 8 Oct 2011 141,314 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 128,596 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 118,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 106,161 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 106,161 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 90,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,771 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 77,335 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 BYM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM registered?

DY51 BYM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DY51 BYM safe to buy?

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