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DY51 YZG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,967 mi
Last recorded67,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 YZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 67,651 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,277 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 67,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,276 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe slightly kinked (brake performance not affected) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,397 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 65,392 miles

Brake performance not tested Not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 60,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 57,837 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,881 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracks to outer sidewall. but not exposing cords

Fail 30 Nov 2016 56,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light staying on

o/s/r tyre has cracks to outer sidewall. but not exposing cords

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 54,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,362 miles

engine blowing blue smoke

offside front and rear wiper blade split

slight fult on centre rear seatbelt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine blowing blue smoke

offside front and rear wiper blade split

slight fult on centre rear seatbelt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,723 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 49,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,910 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 45,914 miles

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

engine managment light on ??

Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine managment light on ??

Fail 31 Oct 2008 42,302 miles

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

engine managment light ???

Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,302 miles

engine managment light ???

Pass 23 Oct 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,388 miles

o/side front tyre has been changed for spare please note spare is now below legal 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 YZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YZG, 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 YZG registered?

DY51 YZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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