CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA51 JXL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,470 mi
Last recorded143,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 JXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 143,470 miles

Items on the interior mirror MUST NOT be fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The high level stop lamps do not operate when the foot brake is applied

The nearside and the offside rear suspension dampers are corroding

The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

The nearside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The nearside front tyre wall has a cut present not deep enough at time of examination to reach the cords or ply

The nearside headlamp illumination is slightly affected but not significant enough to prevent illumination of the road

The nearside headlamp top mounting bracket is damaged

The offside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The offside rear tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The rear brake discs faces are corroded and worn

The rear exhaust silencer is slightly noisy

The spare tyre is deflated

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

Fail 12 Jun 2012 143,457 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items on the interior mirror MUST NOT be fitted

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The high level stop lamps do not operate when the foot brake is applied

The nearside and the offside rear suspension dampers are corroding

The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

The nearside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The nearside front tyre wall has a cut present not deep enough at time of examination to reach the cords or ply

The nearside headlamp illumination is slightly affected but not significant enough to prevent illumination of the road

The nearside headlamp top mounting bracket is damaged

The offside front tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The offside rear tyre inner shoulder is wearing unevenly

The rear brake discs faces are corroded and worn

The rear exhaust silencer is slightly noisy

The spare tyre is deflated

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

There is presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,835 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 131,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2011 131,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 127,350 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2010 127,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 123,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 123,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 121,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 101,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 80,956 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,052 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA51 JXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EA51 JXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA51 JXL?

You can check the full history of EA51 JXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA51 JXL registered?

EA51 JXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is EA51 JXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 JXL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA51 JXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA51 JXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.