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DY51 NHD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 123,527 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside also covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside front struts covered in under seal

Front Signs of wiper blade wear to wind screen

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 10 Jun 2025 121,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 119,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,502 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 117,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 117,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under seal to front and rear suspension components also all rigid brake pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,974 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 28 May 2021 116,956 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2020 116,059 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Rear springs corroded

Under vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 26 May 2020 116,044 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease

Rear springs corroded

Under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,247 miles

Brake pipes covered in underseal

Slight rear brake imbalance

Under vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,816 miles

Brake pipes covered in thick underseal

Front number plate in poor condition

Under vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 22 Feb 2016 108,816 miles

Brake pipes covered in thick underseal

Front number plate in poor condition

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

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

Under vehicle covered in thick underseal

Fail 14 Feb 2015 106,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes greased and painted

sill trims

Pass 14 Feb 2015 106,357 miles

brake pipes greased and painted

sill trims

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,554 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from centre exhaust towards rear advise replacement

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,180 miles

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

brake pipes coated in black paint

rear road springs corroded

slight offside front brake judder

Pass 16 Feb 2012 77,699 miles

roadsprings corroded

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

movement in offside front top suspension mount (advise replacement)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,728 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,476 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,580 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust deteriorated.centre mounting detached/corroded

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 48,598 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 NHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NHD, 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 NHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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