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DY51 CFP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,397 mi
Last recorded143,397 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 143,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 140,992 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers preventing full assessment) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers preventing full assessment) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 140,992 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers preventing full assessment) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (sill covers preventing full assessment) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 136,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 130,223 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

REVERSE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Fail 4 Aug 2021 130,223 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHT LENS TARNISHED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

REVERSE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Pass 30 Jul 2020 123,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2020 123,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 105,712 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 99,991 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 99,991 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,367 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,870 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 85,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,511 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,919 miles

h/lamp units have slight free play ,with bonnet shut,h/lamps secure

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

h/lamp units have slight free play ,with bonnet shut,h/lamps secure

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 57,523 miles

n/s/f h/l lense showing signs of deteriation ,ok time of test

Fail 6 Aug 2010 57,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 51,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 45,988 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 38,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,589 miles

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

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 CFP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CFP, 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 CFP registered?

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

Is DY51 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 CFP shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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