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EF51 AHN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

82,175 mi
Last recorded82,175 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AHN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 82,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre perished

Fail 12 May 2018 82,147 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

OSR tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2017 80,319 miles

Both wipers splitting at ends, Main brake pipes heavily greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 80,319 miles

Both wipers splitting at ends, Main brake pipes heavily greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016

headlamps dim

some brake pipes have been greased

Fail 7 Jun 2016

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

headlamps dim

some brake pipes have been greased

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,881 miles

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

exhaust blowing at rear

Fail 3 Jun 2015 74,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

exhaust blowing at rear

Pass 2 May 2014 72,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 70,403 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside wiper split at one end

Fail 20 May 2013 70,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside wiper split at one end

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

Fail 18 May 2012 66,105 miles

Both front anti roll bar ball joint covers insecure but not letting dirt in.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 66,105 miles

Both front anti roll bar ball joint covers insecure but not letting dirt in.

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 61,915 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 61,915 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 14 May 2010 59,486 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 59,486 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 58,407 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,882 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,882 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,957 miles

Rear silencer outer skin rotting

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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EF51 AHN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EF51 AHN, 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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EF51 AHN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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