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DY51 CEJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 99,112 miles

slight lift in offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight lift in offside and nearside front upper strut mounts

Pass 17 Aug 2018 95,121 miles

slight lift in o/s and n/s front upper strut mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,882 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 87,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,136 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases deteriorated. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 80,258 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing close to limit

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/r tyre is cracked all over tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 80,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing close to limit

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s/f top mount has slight play

o/s/r tyre is cracked all over tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,233 miles

both headlamp patterns not perfect.

Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,906 miles

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

both headlights cloudy

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Oct 2011 62,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,236 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,408 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 21,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,959 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 32,959 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CEJ, 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 CEJ registered?

DY51 CEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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