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EJ51 ETD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,675 mi
Last recorded78,675 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 509,885 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 509,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,383 miles

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

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

Offside 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 14 Aug 2008 39,680 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,627 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2006 18,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,579 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 ETD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ETD, 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 ETD registered?

EJ51 ETD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 ETD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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