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DY51 WOB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,518 mi
Last recorded127,518 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 127,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2025 127,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2024 109,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in paint and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 96,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 96,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 86,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view permanent damage to windscreen from faulty wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen wipers work slowly and do not have speeds

Pass 17 Sep 2020 79,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,245 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,855 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,554 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 75,028 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 72,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,917 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 68,658 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 62,826 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,330 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,569 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 WOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 WOB, 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 WOB registered?

DY51 WOB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for DY51 WOB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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