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DE51 XZG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,504 mi
Last recorded148,504 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 148,504 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 148,504 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

1x brake pipe into rear brake valve corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 2/2+mm and worn heavily inner and outer

centre and rear exhaust joints poor also rear exhaust box outer poor

front brake pads low

ice white front side lights fitted

~~~~~oil top up req~~~~~

Pass 19 Nov 2009 118,206 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 118,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,768 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,768 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,555 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 52,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,227 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 XZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XZG, 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 XZG registered?

DE51 XZG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is DE51 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 XZG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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