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EJ51 DVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 DVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,465 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 62,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exh silencer deterating

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 55,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,277 miles

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

brake pipes hidden by heat shields

gearbox oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

o/s and n/s/f wipers splitting on ends

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,878 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,909 miles

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

outer sills covered

Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,275 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 37,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,680 miles

Nearside 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 21 Sep 2006 28,491 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 DVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DVH, 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 DVH registered?

EJ51 DVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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