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DE51 XEL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,465 mi
Last recorded191,465 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2024 191,465 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

warning light on dash spanner

wipers wont park automaticlly

Pass 7 Nov 2023 181,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 172,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 165,827 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 165,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud loose

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 154,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 146,593 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort also parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 116,530 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,606 miles

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

o/s front tyre inner edge wear

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 89,202 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 89,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,733 miles

advise n/s rear tyre over 5 yrs old

advise rear wiper deteriorated

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2014 82,733 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

advise n/s rear tyre over 5 yrs old

advise rear wiper deteriorated

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to b/pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,186 miles

advise evidence of slight judder from front service brake

advise front b/discs heavily corroded outer cercumference

advise n/s front low beam bulb fitted prior to test

advise slight play/wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,502 miles

advise front brake discs inner faces corroded outer cercumference & light pitting

strong advise rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,958 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front discs, inner faces in poor condition

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,276 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,287 miles

corrosion rear box...both rear tyres cracks in tread pattern

Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,470 miles

corrosion too rear box

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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