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DE51 TVM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 TVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,260 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 78,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,825 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,818 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,093 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 201,065 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 201,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2xmain pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,583 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 133,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 112,063 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Foraward trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Forward trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle has been lowered

Fail 9 May 2017 112,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Foraward trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Forward trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 11 May 2016 104,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 96,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear beam bushes

Fail 6 May 2015 96,923 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear beam bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,295 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,139 miles

front discs worn and rusty

slight play in steering

Fail 22 Jul 2013 84,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front discs worn and rusty

general under body corrosion

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,514 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 67,514 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,457 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,711 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 20,457 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 TVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DE51 TVM, 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 TVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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