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DY51 CAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,123 mi
Last recorded110,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 110,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 91,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,645 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 65,944 miles

front tyres low edges

rear box rusty

wear n/s top strut mount

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,274 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER QUITE CORRODED.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,407 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,802 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,575 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 42,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,116 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 CAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY51 CAU?

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What year was DY51 CAU registered?

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

Is DY51 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 CAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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