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DY51 WOJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,580 mi
Last recorded139,580 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2016 139,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 138,090 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,836 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 134,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 129,029 miles

Both headlamps starting to delaquer.

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

exhaust system has slight movement, but still secure.

Pass 11 May 2012 124,035 miles

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

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

exhaust system has movement which could cuase a knock, but is still secure.

parking brake lever very high, but not quite out of reserve travel.

play felt from o/s/f hub assembly.

Fail 4 May 2012 123,777 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system has movement which could cuase a knock, but is still secure.

parking brake lever very high, but not quite out of reserve travel.

play felt from o/s/f hub assembly.

Pass 12 May 2011 113,355 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 113,354 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 92,459 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 2 Oct 2009 92,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,358 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,525 miles

advise: front wipers automaticly start when in canstant speed 1 and 2 but do not return when switched off,nor do they operate on intermitant.

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 WOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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