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DE51 XXP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2012

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Slight play in both front steering arms

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,003 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 142,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 130,521 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 120,394 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 120,394 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 99,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,599 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 81,219 miles

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

Offside Front 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 XXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XXP, 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 XXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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