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EF51 BBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

241,638 mi
Last recorded241,638 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 241,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 May 2018 241,638 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 May 2017 235,323 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 210,102 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 190,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 190,478 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 190,145 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

f/wipers splitting

o/s/f headlight pattern weak

Fail 4 May 2013 190,145 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

f/wipers splitting

o/s/f headlight pattern weak

Pass 12 May 2012 181,524 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 May 2012 181,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 11 May 2011 166,806 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 166,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 154,586 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 136,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 136,698 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 136,484 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 136,484 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 115,738 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 115,738 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,756 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2006 113,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 90,683 miles

vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 10 Nov 2005 90,683 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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