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DY51 WOX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,746 mi
Last recorded142,746 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 142,746 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 142,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2016 142,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 126,842 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 126,839 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 111,372 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 104,258 miles

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

Oil leak

both head lamp beam images poor

Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both head lamp beam images poor

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,501 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 91,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 83,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,269 miles

poor pattern to both headlamps on dip

Fail 29 Jul 2009 74,241 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,251 miles

Nearside 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 27 Mar 2007 64,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 62,597 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 WOX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

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

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