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DY51 VZO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,445 mi
Last recorded166,445 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2010 166,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake pipes hae surface corrosion

both front wheel rims have slight damage

both rear brake pipeshave surface corrosion

offside wing mirror outer casing

smell of diesel inside cabin

Fail 29 Sep 2010 166,445 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front brake pipes hae surface corrosion

both front wheel rims have slight damage

both rear brake pipeshave surface corrosion

offside wing mirror outer casing

smell of diesel inside cabin

Pass 7 Oct 2009 141,408 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 141,408 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 141,218 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 128,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 128,413 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,151 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 101,408 miles

damage to screen not in zone a and does not exeed 40mm

front brake pads very low

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 VZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

DY51 VZO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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