MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n earside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flexi pipe deteriated
rear exhaust box has loose baffles
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
front exhaust flexi joint deteriated
front wiper blades worn
front wipers not parking correctly
horn slightly muffled
nearside front wing damaged
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
front exhaust flexi joint deteriated
front wiper blades worn
front wipers not parking correctly
horn slightly muffled
nearside front wing damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake fluid low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake fluid low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY51 BZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BZU, 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 BZU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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