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DY51 UBC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,435 mi
Last recorded166,435 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 166,435 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,454 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 161,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 139,416 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 126,268 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 116,963 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 116,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,034 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 101,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 90,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,449 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 79,839 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 UBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UBC, 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 UBC registered?

DY51 UBC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is DY51 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 UBC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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