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DY51 WPT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,253 mi
Last recorded141,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersills,closing panels,chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both under sills slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper split ends

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 136,520 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside wiper split ends

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2018 126,287 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 126,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 114,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perished side wall

Fail 2 Apr 2015 114,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre perished side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,776 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 143,827 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,741 miles

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,474 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,118 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 85,118 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,437 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,751 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 70,740 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 63,671 miles

Anti-freeze level low.

Front brake pads & discs worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 54,785 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 WPT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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