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EF51 EYH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,718 mi
Last recorded141,718 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 EYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 141,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pipes surface rusty

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust box surface corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,569 miles

Exhaust rear box surface corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 125,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,045 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 89,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,233 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,419 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,724 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 78,364 miles

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2007 74,776 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,306 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 71,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 66,091 miles

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

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 EYH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EYH, 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 EYH registered?

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

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