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DE51 XVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,567 mi
Last recorded117,567 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,567 miles

slight play both front top shock mounts fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,567 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

slight play both front top shock mounts fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,466 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 114,463 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced O/S AND N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 111,955 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,955 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,340 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 105,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,336 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,882 miles

Rear exhaust box where pipe enters, welded joint deteriorated.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,921 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 58,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,460 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 49,460 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,186 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 XVJ 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 63.2%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

DE51 XVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is DE51 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 XVJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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