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DY51 YVV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 55,355 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC LENSES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

Front WIPER BLADE RUBBERS ENDS SPLIT SLIGHTLY

Front WIPER PIVOT SHAFTS / LINKAGE WORN/ WIPER SELF PARK OPERATION FAULTY AT TIMES

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 55,355 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC LENSES SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED (1.7.5a)

Front WIPER BLADE RUBBERS ENDS SPLIT SLIGHTLY

Front WIPER PIVOT SHAFTS / LINKAGE WORN/ WIPER SELF PARK OPERATION FAULTY AT TIMES

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid INOPERATIVE (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 78,671 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 72,436 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 72,436 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 67,129 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 67,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 61,295 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,971 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,622 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 YVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

DY51 YVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is DY51 YVV safe to buy?

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