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DY51 DMZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,333 mi
Last recorded140,333 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 DMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 140,333 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 140,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (7.1.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,887 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 127,817 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,500 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 100,680 miles

Near side rear tyre uneaven wear on inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Rear exhaust box and joint heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 89,260 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,026 miles

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2011 75,026 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,987 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 52,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,599 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,599 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,676 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 33,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 33,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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