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EJ51 DXR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,750 mi
Last recorded107,750 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 DXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 107,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe going around chassis leg in to engine bay, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly When wheel is hanging free (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe going around chassis leg in to engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment When wheel is hanging free (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 107,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe going around chassis leg in to engine bay, (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly When wheel is hanging free (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe going around chassis leg in to engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment When wheel is hanging free (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 104,965 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,871 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 84,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 74,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,338 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 55,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,655 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,029 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 DXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR registered?

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

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The MOT history for EJ51 DXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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