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DE51 OHC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2017 112,445 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,758 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP PATTERN/BEAM IMAGE POOR

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALSO COVERED IN EXCESSIVE GREASE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT/BEARING (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI(EMISSIONS NOT TESTED) (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP PATTERN/BEAM IMAGE POOR

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED ALSO COVERED IN EXCESSIVE GREASE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush TOP MOUNT/BEARING (2.7.4)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,609 miles

all brake pipes covered in excessive grease

both front headlamp pattern/beam image poor

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,802 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Inspection light illuminated

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Inspection light illuminated

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 78,232 miles

Nearside Front Door Mirror Glass Crack + Cover Broken

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 67,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,562 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 44,890 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both rear tyres slightly de-formed

Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,229 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split.slight high spots on both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 20,417 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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DE51 OHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE51 OHC, 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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DE51 OHC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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