MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure Glass is falling out and half missing (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leaking onto exhaust etc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery is insecure
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust heat shield is falling off
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
Front sub frame corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Near side rear tyre has cracking on the inside wall
Near side rear wheel corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer sils have covers and can not be checked
Power steering level can not be seen
off side front tyre worn on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Both rear tyres worn on inside edge
Front sub frame corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Near side rear tyre has cracking on the inside wall
Near side rear wheel corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer sils have covers and can not be checked
Power steering level can not be seen
off side front tyre worn on inside edge
Both front brake discs corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Water Ingress to offside front headlamp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
n/s door mirror cracked
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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DY51 TSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.
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