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DY51 UBG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,261 mi
Last recorded189,261 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 189,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 173,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 165,971 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 152,939 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 140,579 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

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

Oil level low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 134,600 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 117,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 117,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 98,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 90,035 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 90,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

DY51 UBG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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