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DE51 XHZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 111,272 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 111,272 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to all brake and suspension components

Fail 13 Oct 2017 104,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipe rusty (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion to all brake and suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on OSR brake pipe

corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,376 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 79,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat sheild loose

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 79,922 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat sheild loose

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,602 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,328 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 41,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 29,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 29,009 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

high level brake lamp 1 bulb not working

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 XHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

DE51 XHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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