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EF51 SLU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,456 mi
Last recorded173,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2020 173,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced misted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

note, ABS warning lamp came on during test indicating a fault but has gone off and now follows correct sequence , possibly a intermitted fault? advise repair if it comes on again

overall park brake performance has only just met its lower limit, adjustment / repair may be required

Pass 3 Jan 2019 170,831 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 156,564 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Fail 4 Dec 2017 156,564 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l on

lambda sensor unplugged

nearside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 9 Dec 2016 143,979 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,568 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,169 miles

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

front number plate slight damage present.

front tyres down 3mm approx.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 113,712 miles

1 exhaust rubber mount missing on tailpipe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre pipe joint at tailpipe connection is badly corroded and weak advise replacement

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,712 miles

1 exhaust rubber mount missing on tailpipe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

centre pipe joint at tailpipe connection is badly corroded and weak advise replacement

Pass 2 Jan 2013 103,203 miles

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

center exhaust joint to rear box deteriorated.

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 103,203 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

center exhaust joint to rear box deteriorated.

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread.

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,592 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 80,710 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 38,943 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 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2001.

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