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DY51 TJX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 TJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 135,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

engine light on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,943 miles

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

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

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

engine warning light on

n/s/r & both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Fail 28 Nov 2014 127,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine warning light on

n/s/r & both front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,624 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sidewall starting to split

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2013 125,624 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres inner sidewall starting to split

engine management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 122,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 118,077 miles

all brake pieps corroded

engine management light on

engine oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated (borderline)

front brake pads close to legal limit (borderline)

rear wiper deteriorated

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to childs seat

both front tyres on legal limit (borderline)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 118,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pieps corroded

engine management light on

engine oil leak

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated (borderline)

front brake pads close to legal limit (borderline)

rear wiper deteriorated

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to childs seat

both front tyres on legal limit (borderline)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 114,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 112,223 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2009 112,223 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 109,102 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 105,470 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 105,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,768 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 99,768 miles

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

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

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

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 TJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

DY51 TJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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