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EF51 SJY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,018 mi
Last recorded164,018 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 164,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 164,018 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 135,418 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 135,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 107,470 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Fail 18 Apr 2011 107,470 miles

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

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

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

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,922 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 98,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 89,038 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 89,036 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,804 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 68,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,809 miles

both front tyres near legal limits

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 SJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJY, 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 SJY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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