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DY51 CJO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,735 mi
Last recorded144,735 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 144,735 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 144,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,254 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 127,254 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,733 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,639 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on edges

offside front tyre worn more on inner edge

tailpipe starting to corrode slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2010 95,493 miles

coolant and exspansion tank discoloured

offside outer constant velocity gaitor clip slightly weeping grease

Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant and exspansion tank discoloured

offside outer constant velocity gaitor clip slightly weeping grease

Fail 15 Oct 2009 88,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 88,860 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,112 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 78,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 69,679 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 69,679 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Adv.1.Nail ? o/s/f tyre 2 N/s/f tyre worn inner †edge.

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY51 CJO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 CJO, 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 CJO registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY51 CJO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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