MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,849 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate deteriorated
lip on front brake disc
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate deteriorated
lip on front brake disc
oil leak on engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
chip on windscreen zone b
front number plate deteriorating
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
chip on windscreen zone b
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front and rear registration plates deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front and rear registration plates deteriorating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge on limit (will need replacement soon)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
fuel filler pipe perishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
fuel filler pipe perishing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF51 SMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 SMU, 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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How do I check the history of EF51 SMU?
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What year was EF51 SMU registered?
EF51 SMU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.
Is EF51 SMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF51 SMU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EF51 SMU have outstanding finance?
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