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EF51 AHZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AHZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 120,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 113,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 110,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 105,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,418 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (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 28 Oct 2017 97,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (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 31 Oct 2016 94,179 miles

both front tyres worn and perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 89,188 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 89,188 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 79,671 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 75,143 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 75,143 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 70,694 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 61,458 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,432 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,596 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 31,989 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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EF51 AHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF51 AHZ, 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 EF51 AHZ registered?

EF51 AHZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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