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EJ51 GHG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,447 mi
Last recorded135,447 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 GHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 135,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 135,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,612 miles

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

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

Wipers do not park

Pass 25 Oct 2013 123,461 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 123,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

wipers not parking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 119,420 miles

battery insecure

wipers do not park in the correct position when switched off

Fail 25 Oct 2012 119,420 miles

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

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

battery insecure

wipers do not park in the correct position when switched off

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,074 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 108,898 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 108,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,526 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 99,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 86,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 86,154 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 73,821 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,393 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted/uneven tyre wear

Pass 5 Oct 2005 45,949 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 4 Oct 2005 54,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

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 GHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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