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EF51 LVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 68,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front door damage

Offside Front mirror cover damage

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

rear body/tailgate damage

Fail 9 Dec 2017 68,307 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front door damage

Offside Front mirror cover damage

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

rear body/tailgate damage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,156 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear tail gate/body damage

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,374 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,745 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 56,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,846 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,815 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,342 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 24,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 22,317 miles

wipers starting to split †

Pass 25 Nov 2005 19,190 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 LVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

EF51 LVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is EF51 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 LVX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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