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DY51 LOA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,419 mi
Last recorded99,419 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 LOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 99,419 miles

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

engine management light on

heat shields insecure

screen cracked on lower section ,not impeding drivers view.

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2013 99,419 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine management light on

heat shields insecure

screen cracked on lower section ,not impeding drivers view.

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,047 miles

oil leak

all steel brake pipes have some corossion on them

engine light on

front brake pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2012 81,866 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all steel brake pipes have some corossion on them

engine light on

front brake pads worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 77,223 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,790 miles

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2010 67,790 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 61,978 miles

both front brake pipes corroding near to limit

exhaust center bos missing

oil leak

os crossover brake pipe corroding

os wiper blade slight split

Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,971 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake pipes corroding near to limit

exhaust center bos missing

oil leak

os crossover brake pipe corroding

os wiper blade slight split

Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 49,365 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2007 49,365 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,252 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 LOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LOA, 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 LOA registered?

DY51 LOA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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