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EA51 YME

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 YME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 104,548 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 104,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 102,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,901 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 91,181 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Nov 2012 87,599 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 81,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15

Fail 11 Nov 2011 81,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/60/15

Fail 10 Nov 2010 72,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,540 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)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,807 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,698 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 YME is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YME, 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 YME registered?

EA51 YME is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is EA51 YME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 YME shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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