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EF51 EUD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,645 mi
Last recorded102,645 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,645 miles

Both front head lamps misting

EML on

Oil leak noted

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 102,601 miles

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

Both front head lamps misting

EML on

Oil leak noted

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,004 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,385 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side front hise (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side front hose (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre abnormal wear causes a lit of road noise

off side rear tyre has a screw in it leaking pressure

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,528 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to near side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to near side front hise (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to off side front hose (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre abnormal wear causes a lit of road noise

off side rear tyre has a screw in it leaking pressure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 82,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 82,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ECU hanging down.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,814 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 77,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 72,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,883 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 64,740 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,525 miles

nearside front wheel damaged on inner edge

offside and nearside front bumper damaged

offside front strut as slight movement at upper attachment

rear exhuast box corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wheel damaged on inner edge

offside and nearside front bumper damaged

offside front strut as slight movement at upper attachment

rear exhuast box corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,181 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 54,181 miles

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

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

No oil on dip stick !

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,897 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 41,069 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 EUD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EUD, 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 EUD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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