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DY51 BZV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,642 mi
Last recorded101,642 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,642 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 101,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Most other (3.6.B.2c)

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

Mil lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 95,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (marked with yellow chalk) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Most other (3.6.B.2c)

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

Mil lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 90,372 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 85,176 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 80,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 76,874 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 20 Dec 2010 76,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009

exhaust condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in side wall

Fail 13 Nov 2009

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

exhaust condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 70,685 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 70,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,211 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Suspect approx.1,500-2,000 miles left on front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,058 miles

Control unit loose (passenger side front corner,behind bumper)-advise repair

Exhaust middle hanger missing

Fail 10 Mar 2006 61,058 miles

Control unit loose (passenger side front corner,behind bumper)-advise repair

Exhaust middle hanger missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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