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DY51 KVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,302 mi
Last recorded118,302 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 KVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 118,302 miles

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

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

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

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 22 Apr 2015 109,357 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,158 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise front exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,220 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,778 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,891 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 68,504 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,504 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine coolant too low.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine coolant too low.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 60,300 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2006 43,171 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DY51 KVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

DY51 KVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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