The diagnostic socket is in the middle of central panel under the cover.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
730–960 rpm730–960 rpm730–960 rpm
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm
expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system
630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm
All other modifications
700–930 rpm700–930 rpm700–930 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.5)
780–1000 rpm780–1000 rpm780–1000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
1.7 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 1.7 L 74 HP at 4400 RPM, 165 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.5)
825–875 rpm825–875 rpm825–875 rpm
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
2.0 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP at 5600 RPM, 185 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (1998.2–2005.5)
730–960 rpm730–960 rpm730–960 rpm
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 DI with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 80 HP engine (1998.2–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 205 N⋅m at 1600 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 DTI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 99 HP at 4300 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (1999.8–2005.5)
760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm
2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm
expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system
630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm
All other modifications
700–930 rpm700–930 rpm700–930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
expand_moreCO content at idling speed
2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
All other modifications
0.5 %0.5 %0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0.3 %0.3 %0.3 %
Increased idling speed
2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
Lambda sensor design
Jump type lambda sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling
100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
1.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 74 HP at 5600 RPM, 110 N⋅m at 4000 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.5)
780–1000 rpm780–1000 rpm780–1000 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 83 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
1.8 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (2000.9–2005.5)
710–930 rpm710–930 rpm710–930 rpm
2.0 SRI Turbo with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 189 HP engine (2001.11–2005.5)
730–950 rpm730–950 rpm730–950 rpm
expand_more2.2 16V with gasoline straight-4 2.2 L 145 HP engine (2001.3–2005.5)
With air-conditioning
705–925 rpm705–925 rpm705–925 rpm
Without air-conditioning system
630–850 rpm630–850 rpm630–850 rpm
All other modifications
700–930 rpm700–930 rpm700–930 rpm
Voltage swing at test speed
0.3–0.6 V0.3–0.6 V0.3–0.6 V
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Vauxhall.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Vauxhall warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Vauxhall Astra Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2001 Vauxhall Astra Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
Vauxhall Astra Hatchback Fourth generation (MK4) model years