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EJ51 ARZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

31,752 mi
Last recorded31,752 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ARZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 31,752 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,740 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 31,740 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,471 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 30,995 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 29,951 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 28,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,353 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 11,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,418 miles

Off side steering horn button intermitently not working

Rear exhaust box outter skin corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 9,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 9,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 8,714 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,301 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 6,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,671 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 ARZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ARZ, 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 ARZ registered?

EJ51 ARZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is EJ51 ARZ safe to buy?

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