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EA51 ULU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ULU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 116,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 115,617 miles

Front both subframe mount points corroded but ok for mot at presant

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear both back plates corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank cover corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,616 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing all four wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Front both subframe mount points corroded but ok for mot at presant

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear both back plates corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 112,378 miles

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

fuel tank metal cover corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 112,378 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank metal cover corroded

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 109,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2014 105,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 3 May 2014 105,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

all four tyres have deep cracking to side tread

Pass 4 May 2013 102,193 miles

all tyres are cracking on outer shoulders replacement advised

Pass 5 Oct 2011 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 98,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 95,860 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 95,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,850 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,664 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,692 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 58,534 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 ULU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

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

Is EA51 ULU safe to buy?

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