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DE51 SBY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,800 mi
Last recorded120,800 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 120,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 120,798 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,929 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front top support bushes slightly worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,293 miles

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)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 72,779 miles

advanced corrosion to rear of exhaust

both front & osr tyres worn low

cover missing from ns rear view mirror

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,853 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places esp rear silencer bad

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,334 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

Pass 18 Nov 2006 57,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust corroded , heavy in places especially rear box

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 SBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 SBY registered?

DE51 SBY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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