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DY51 NWV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,905 mi
Last recorded59,905 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 NWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 59,905 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 59,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 47,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,228 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and nearside condensated but patterns still OK.

Offside Front Calliper slider cover missing.

Rear exhaust outer wrap corroded and holed but system still secure and gas tight.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 34,228 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and nearside condensated but patterns still OK.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Calliper slider cover missing.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust outer wrap corroded and holed but system still secure and gas tight.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,129 miles

Offside headlamp aim pattern weak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,275 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2012 31,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 30,383 miles

rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,376 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm o/s/r tyre at 2/3 mm

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,973 miles

All tyres have minorly perished tread

Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 24,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 19,465 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 NWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

DY51 NWV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 NWV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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