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DY51 TKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,771 mi
Last recorded121,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 121,771 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 118,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight centre exhaust blow

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,972 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play in front strut top mountings

Pass 21 Nov 2013 111,488 miles

Nearside front wiper blade deteriated slightly

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,879 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 104,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worn

rear brakes squeeling

Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

nearside front fog light inop

Pass 12 Sep 2009 89,378 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 80,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 57,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 57,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 TKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 TKZ registered?

DY51 TKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DY51 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 TKZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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