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EF51 FBD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,297 mi
Last recorded111,297 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 FBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 111,297 miles

Coolant level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe Mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 107,640 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,862 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 103,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right hand rear pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,861 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded throughout vehicle brake pipes have surface corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 80,910 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded throughout vehicle brake pipes have surface corosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,203 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,861 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,852 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,469 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 39,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 35,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 35,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 30,685 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 30,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,761 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,068 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 20,974 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 17,755 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 FBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FBD, 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 FBD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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