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DY51 KCO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,668 mi
Last recorded89,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 89,403 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,731 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,504 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2011 55,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 43,928 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 43,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,520 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,198 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,157 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 17,830 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 KCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KCO, 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 KCO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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