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DE51 XHD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear both sides tyres perished o/s worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE BEAM BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 94,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE BEAM BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 90,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

exhuast rear section deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

exhuast rear section deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 84,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 80,692 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 80,692 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,727 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 73,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,251 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 63,251 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,803 miles

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

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

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 XHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

DE51 XHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is DE51 XHD safe to buy?

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