MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged leaking (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too and from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too and from flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top strut mount (2.5.A.1c)
slight play in both inner steering rack arm ball joints
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise - engine light on
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise - engine light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system rusty/deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY51 CYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 CYC, 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 CYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is DY51 CYC safe to buy?
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