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DY51 KCA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

181,669 mi
Last recorded181,669 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 181,669 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

engine front stabilizer rubber perished

exhaust middle box corroded

exhaust middle section hangers detached

exhaust rear section and joint heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

rear wiper blade perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight binding on o/s/r brake

wiper marks in windscreen

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 24 Oct 2013 181,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

engine front stabilizer rubber perished

exhaust middle box corroded

exhaust middle section hangers detached

exhaust rear section and joint heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

rear wiper blade perished

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

slight binding on o/s/r brake

wiper marks in windscreen

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 8 Nov 2012 173,736 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 173,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 161,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 161,836 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 145,600 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 145,600 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 131,025 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 131,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 121,180 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 121,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

diesel leak appears from spill return pipes

o/s front fog lamp inop

Fail 25 Oct 2007 102,528 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 102,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,232 miles

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

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 KCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

DY51 KCA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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