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DE51 YLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,756 mi
Last recorded123,756 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 123,756 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame mountings corroded, not excessive (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,753 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame mountings corroded, not excessive (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 115,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coolant light on

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 115,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 R15 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

coolant light on

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,997 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wipers are split

coolant warning light is on

o/s/f and both sides rear brake pipes are corroded

rear of exhaust is deterioated and blowing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,997 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both wipers are split

coolant warning light is on

o/s/f and both sides rear brake pipes are corroded

rear of exhaust is deterioated and blowing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,329 miles

center and rear exhaust joint corroded and blowing slightly

slight movement in both front top mounts

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 91,240 miles

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

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

offside front brakepipe coroding

offside headlamp image no kick up

offside rear tyre cracking

rear fog light deteriorating

warning light on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,999 miles

Nearside wiper splitting

Offside front tyre on limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2009 72,124 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2009 72,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 57,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front reg plate deterioated

Pass 30 Oct 2007 57,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front reg plate deterioated

Pass 4 May 2006 41,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 39,644 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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