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EF51 BEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,332 mi
Last recorded100,332 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 100,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,964 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 88,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,867 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,638 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,293 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 48,900 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 BEY 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 80%.

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 BEY, 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 BEY registered?

EF51 BEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is EF51 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 BEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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