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EA51 PBF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,886 mi
Last recorded144,886 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 PBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 144,886 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 144,881 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 131,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 131,606 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,503 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 116,503 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

left and right side front wipers are in poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2006 99,816 miles

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

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 PBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF registered?

EA51 PBF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is EA51 PBF safe to buy?

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