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DY51 XOL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,424 mi
Last recorded158,424 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,424 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 158,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 152,398 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Fail 17 Sep 2015 152,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 146,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 139,458 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 139,457 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,254 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2012 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,709 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2011 124,707 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 117,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 107,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 107,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,748 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,488 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 91,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 88,105 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 88,105 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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 XOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

DY51 XOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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