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DE51 XFL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,088 mi
Last recorded118,088 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,088 miles

Rear reversing lights not working

Fail 4 Sep 2025 118,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 16 Sep 2024 116,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 116,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 114,895 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 114,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,864 miles

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,874 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 110,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 109,786 miles

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

reversing lights not working

Fail 7 Sep 2018 109,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 108,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 107,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,120 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,486 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 100,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

drivers seat belt slow retracting

Fail 19 Sep 2012 100,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

drivers seat belt slow retracting

Pass 19 Sep 2011 99,181 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,729 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,580 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

split down centre of o/s/f tyre all way round circumferance.

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,450 miles

corrosion forming to rear brake pipes..

exhaust back box corroded.

o/s rear belt not checked,child seat fitted.

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 XFL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XFL, 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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What year was DE51 XFL registered?

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

Is DE51 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 XFL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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