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EF51 EYB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,417 mi
Last recorded137,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 137,417 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2019 138,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

engine management light lit - vehicle pre july 2003

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 136,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 136,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2016 132,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 132,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,155 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 122,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 117,604 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 11,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,936 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 104,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr seat has child seat

Pass 19 Nov 2009 99,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,676 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 88,459 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 83,585 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 EYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

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

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