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DY51 EOB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,203 mi
Last recorded122,203 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 EOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 122,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2016 107,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,573 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 84,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 84,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,127 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,637 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 66,637 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,933 miles

BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AWAY

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,334 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to deterioate

slight movement detected in front suspension struts top mountings

Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate starting to deterioate

slight movement detected in front suspension struts top mountings

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,933 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,653 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2005 21,279 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 EOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EOB, 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 EOB registered?

DY51 EOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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