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EF51 AJX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 AJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,358 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs very slight wear

steering rack oily but not oviously leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs very slight wear

steering rack oily but not oviously leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,904 miles

rear exhaust back box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up

rear exhaust back box mounting bracked snapped off, still has one supporting it

Fail 28 Feb 2011 71,904 miles

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

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

rear exhaust back box heavily corroded and outer skin breaking up

rear exhaust back box mounting bracked snapped off, still has one supporting it

Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,547 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f top shock absorber mount

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,547 miles

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f top shock absorber mount

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,024 miles

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

nearside front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,494 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 37,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,101 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 AJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJX, 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 AJX registered?

EF51 AJX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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