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DY51 CYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,245 mi
Last recorded121,245 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 CYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 121,245 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 121,245 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 114,106 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 114,106 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 103,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2014 103,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 102,276 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,259 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty/deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,278 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 80,278 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,107 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,107 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 63,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 53,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,653 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 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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What year was DY51 CYC registered?

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

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