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DY51 XMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,770 mi
Last recorded152,770 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 XMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,770 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,411 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 137,903 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 137,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 122,440 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 115,414 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 113,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 113,270 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,164 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 109,611 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 109,611 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 104,229 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 104,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 101,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 94,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 XMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XMV, 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 XMV registered?

DY51 XMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2001.

Is DY51 XMV safe to buy?

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