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DY51 MVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,197 mi
Last recorded126,197 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 126,197 miles

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILLY GREASED MAKING IT HARD TO INSPECT FULLY FOR CORROSION!!!!!

BRAKE REPAIR WET BUT NO LEAK FOUND TIME OF TEST!!!!

Both front tyres are worn low on edges of the tread

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jun 2015 126,196 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES HEAVILLY GREASED MAKING IT HARD TO INSPECT FULLY FOR CORROSION!!!!!

Both front tyres are worn low on edges of the tread

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2014 123,167 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust flexs corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 119,129 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 115,424 miles

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

brake pipes covered in underseal makeing inspection ????

coil springs slight corrosion ???

n/s/f top strut bearing /bush slight movement ????

sill covers fitted not allow full inspection ????

Pass 11 Jun 2011 111,925 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre slihght spliting ???

Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,227 miles

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

SLIGHT VERTICAL LIFT IN N/S FRONT STRUT

Pass 9 Jun 2009 104,769 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 104,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DIFICULT TO ASSESS OUTER SILLS FULLY DUE TO PLASTIC TRIMS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,101 miles

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLATIC TRIMS FITTED )

Pass 14 Jun 2007 96,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 94,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 87,083 miles

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

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

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 MVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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