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EF51 EXG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,687 mi
Last recorded99,687 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 99,687 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated slightly (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,070 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

both sides front top strut has slight movement in the upper attachment

Fail 5 Sep 2019 93,070 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both sides front top strut has slight movement in the upper attachment

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,503 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr & osr (inner) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping effect

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 65,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 65,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,401 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,400 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,125 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 53,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,120 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 51,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 49,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 49,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,643 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,406 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 44,353 miles

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

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 EXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

EF51 EXG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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