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EA51 MXM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,141 mi
Last recorded125,141 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 MXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 125,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f main lens slight misted/dirty

Fail 17 Jul 2019 123,000 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f main lens slight misted/dirty

Pass 13 Jul 2018 120,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear end centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres outer walls/outer treads splits/cracks

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts/inner/outer heavy treads wear

Fail 12 Jul 2018 120,000 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/pin ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear rear end centre rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres outer walls/outer treads splits/cracks

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts/inner/outer heavy treads wear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre ware on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2017 118,533 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (side wool damaged) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre ware on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 116,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded comp to flex (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,752 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2015 114,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,802 miles

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

battery clamp missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,147 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,146 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Slight damage to the offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 107,182 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 103,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 98,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 89,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 82,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 76,477 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,509 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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EA51 MXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXM, 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 EA51 MXM registered?

EA51 MXM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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