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DE51 XWA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 162,221 miles

centre/rear exhaust corroded at flange

front to rear metal fuel line slightly corroded

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

o/s/f mirror cover missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 162,221 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre/rear exhaust corroded at flange

clutch pedal rubber missing

front to rear metal fuel line slightly corroded

o/s/f bumper has slight damage

o/s/f mirror cover missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,186 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded at joints

Pass 26 Oct 2010 142,891 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outer side wall

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 121,514 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 105,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 87,777 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 65,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 65,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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 XWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE51 XWA registered?

DE51 XWA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is DE51 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 XWA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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