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DY51 TSV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,440 mi
Last recorded122,440 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 TSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 117,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 117,684 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 114,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 108,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 108,246 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,488 miles

front number plate cracked slightly

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate cracked slightly

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns mirror cover missing os headlight just visable

nsr tyre perrishing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 139,170 miles

battery and radator insecure

both sills covered in plastic trim

osf flexe brake pipe chafed close to excess

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,431 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,533 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,367 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,886 miles

cam cover gasket leaking

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Oct 2006 44,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cam cover gasket leaking

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,176 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 38,176 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 38,176 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TSV, 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 TSV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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