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EJ51 ESO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,481 mi
Last recorded95,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 95,481 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

oil misting around steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

oil misting around steering rack

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,049 miles

Exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rackends

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,957 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Has slight play in the upper suspension mount

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

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

Reg plates are slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Has slight play in the upper suspension mount

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

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

Reg plates are slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,924 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 76,151 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,429 miles

rear exhause deteriated

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhause deteriated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,128 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,771 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and wearing unevenly.

Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,438 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 52,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 3,755 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 ESO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ESO, 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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EJ51 ESO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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