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DX51 EBN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,593 mi
Last recorded97,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 EBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,593 miles

Centre exhaust heatshield loose, not likely to fall off.

Fuel tank shield corroded.

Nearside Front Nearside front suspension top mount has slight play.

Offside Front Offside front suspension top mount has slight play.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively worn. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Excessively worn. (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust heatshield loose, not likely to fall off.

Fuel tank shield corroded.

Nearside Front Nearside front suspension top mount has slight play.

Offside Front Offside front suspension top mount has slight play.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,334 miles

fuel tank surround corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 84,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank metal surround corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 84,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

fuel tank metal surround corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,703 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,703 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer holed blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 55,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,644 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 44,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,507 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 23,108 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 23,108 miles

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

oil leak

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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DX51 EBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX51 EBN, 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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DX51 EBN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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