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DE51 TVN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,659 mi
Last recorded234,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 TVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 234,659 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 231,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 223,100 miles

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 223,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 207,482 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank damp no sighns of a leak at time of test

near side rear shock absorber rusting and req att soon

Pass 8 Dec 2015 194,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play required soon (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 194,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play required soon (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 181,611 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s mirror glass slight damage

rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 168,015 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 154,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 140,119 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box required soon

Fail 9 Jan 2012 140,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box required soon

Fail 13 Dec 2010 132,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 132,501 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 125,403 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 118,482 miles

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

fuel filler hose slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2007 110,361 miles

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

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

diesel filler neck pipe req att soon

Fail 18 Dec 2007 110,357 miles

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

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

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

diesel filler neck pipe req att soon

Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,909 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 99,909 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 91,704 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 TVN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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