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DY51 BZF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,496 mi
Last recorded70,496 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 70,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear to flex brake pipe slightly corroded

outer sills have plastic covers

Fail 19 May 2014 70,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear to flexi brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear to flex brake pipe slightly corroded

outer sills have plastic covers

Pass 28 May 2013 69,761 miles

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

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 68,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 66,790 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 66,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODE AND WEAK.

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

REAR BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 20 May 2010 63,247 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 58,607 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,780 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,476 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 47,476 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,424 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 BZF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

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

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