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DY51 WPZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,309 mi
Last recorded135,309 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 135,309 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 135,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 116,199 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear tyres near limit

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2011 107,518 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 107,518 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 97,283 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 97,283 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 87,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,391 miles

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

floor in rear of vehicle cover unable to check from inside.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,542 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,751 miles

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

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

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 WPZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

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

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