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DE51 TVU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

131,118 mi
Last recorded131,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,118 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,295 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 122,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 118,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 111,389 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,102 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,900 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,177 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 58,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,526 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,932 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,325 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,679 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 TVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

DE51 TVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is DE51 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 TVU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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