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DE51 XFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,183 mi
Last recorded136,183 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 136,183 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged but been repaired

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,126 miles

Both front tyres perished also n/s/r

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s light unit damaged

Rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strenght is not seriously reduced axle both sides

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,127 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres perished also n/s/r

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear n/s light unit damaged

Rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strenght is not seriously reduced axle both sides

Pass 20 Apr 2018 138,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front both front tyres perished also n/s/r

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle both sides (2.4.G.1)

engine cooling fan noisey

Fail 20 Apr 2018 138,037 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front both front tyres perished also n/s/r

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

engine cooling fan noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2017 133,675 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Fail 27 Feb 2017 133,647 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

offside rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,061 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both = plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately slightly kinked (in wheelarch) (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 129,061 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both = plastic lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately slightly kinked (in wheelarch) (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 126,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 126,033 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2013 122,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,502 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 120,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,707 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,336 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 88,222 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 82,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 70,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,649 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 XFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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