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DY51 DKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,910 miles

inspection covers fitted above engine bay restricting view of testable items

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

front section of exhaust corroding

offside rear tyre has object in outer edge,damaged on outer sidewall,low on tread

oil leak

various damage around vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,910 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

front number plate deteriorating

front section of exhaust corroding

inspection covers fitted above engine bay restricting view of testable items

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre has object in outer edge,damaged on outer sidewall,low on tread

oil leak

various damage around vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,731 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

impact damage to o/s doors

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,731 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

impact damage to o/s doors

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 10 Sep 2012 62,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

eml light on

Pass 14 Sep 2011 58,026 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 49,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,415 miles

exhaust rear section & joint corroding,surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes,oil leak?,o/s/r tyre low on tread,n/s/r tyre on limit,o/s/f flexible brake hose ferrule corroding, initial movement o/s track rod

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,672 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 38,671 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,982 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 DKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DKU, 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 DKU registered?

DY51 DKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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