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EA51 PFK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,373 mi
Last recorded192,373 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2017 192,373 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated also (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread pattern has gone out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rails on both sides. Offside has more (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both rear chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 180,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail/floor member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 180,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge of tread worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis rail/floor member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 169,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear shock absorber mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 162,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 155,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,997 miles

O/S handbrake cable in poor condition

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 136,891 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 136,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres slightly perished

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 130,843 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 124,460 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 117,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 109,898 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 PFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PFK, 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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EA51 PFK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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