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EF51 SKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,470 mi
Last recorded153,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 153,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 144,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

engine noise

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Dec 2016 136,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (1.8)

engine noise

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,730 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 134,730 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 134,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 134,960 miles

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

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

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

some rust in brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 132,280 miles

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

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

some rust on rear exhaust system

Pass 12 Dec 2011 121,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,456 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 106,560 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 94,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,400 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,154 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 77,154 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 65,817 miles

N/S W/Arch Protector Insecure

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 SKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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