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EJ51 ARS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,080 mi
Last recorded89,080 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ARS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,080 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 85,286 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 81,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 77,169 miles

BOTH WIPERS DETERIORATING

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

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

Rear EXHAUST CORRODING

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,135 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 68,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 57,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 42,130 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 42,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 37,300 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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EJ51 ARS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EJ51 ARS, 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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What year was EJ51 ARS registered?

EJ51 ARS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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