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DY51 WNS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,509 mi
Last recorded133,509 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 133,509 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

backbox corroded

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

wipers dont self park but can be parked by operator

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,337 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2014 114,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 75,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 65,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 65,446 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 52,411 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WNS, 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 WNS registered?

DY51 WNS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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