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EA51 ULW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,038 mi
Last recorded136,038 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ULW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 136,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 135,238 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides need cleaning (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracking

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 134,872 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIORATED

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXI PIPE SLIGHT LEAKING

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER SLIGHT SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

BOTH SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIORATED

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLEXI PIPE SLIGHT LEAKING

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE DUST COVER SLIGHT SPLIT

OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 129,733 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 129,731 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 127,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 125,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 123,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 120,038 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 120,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 113,380 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 99,220 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 ULW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULW, 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

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What year was EA51 ULW registered?

EA51 ULW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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