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EF51 RUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,185 mi
Last recorded79,185 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 RUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,780 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,574 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,896 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 73,131 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 73,131 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,484 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,165 miles

offside rear tyre perished / cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,260 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,226 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 62,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 59,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 49,171 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF51 RUA?

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What year was EF51 RUA registered?

EF51 RUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is EF51 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF51 RUA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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