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DY51 YXE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,175 mi
Last recorded160,175 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 160,175 miles

Offside rear light damaged.

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 160,175 miles

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

Offside rear light damaged.

Slight blow from front exhaust.

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2014 151,584 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Slight movement in nearside front track rod end.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 151,584 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade split.

Slight movement in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 142,921 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Fail 2 Dec 2013 142,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

slight play in front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 Nov 2012 134,186 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Front wiper blades split

Rear discs pitted on edges

Rear tyres perished

Slight blow from manifold area

Slight play in front top mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2011 126,133 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 28 Nov 2011 126,133 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

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

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

Rear discs pitted and corroded

Rear tyres perished and stepped on inner edges

Rear wiper blade split

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 22 Nov 2010 117,881 miles

Damage to front of vehicle

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges

Movement in both front top mounts

Offside wiper blade split

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Slight blow from manifold area

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 22 Nov 2010 117,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to front of vehicle

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges

Movement in both front top mounts

Offside wiper blade split

Rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Slight blow from manifold area

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2009 108,910 miles

Play in both front top mounts

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2008 100,611 miles

Both front tyres low

Lift in offside front top mount

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Dec 2007 97,998 miles

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2007 97,997 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,326 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 88,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Neraside headlamp aim on limit

Rear wiper blade split

Slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Nov 2005 71,307 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 71,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres close to limit

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 YXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

DY51 YXE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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