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EJ51 GJE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (PROMPT) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (PROMPT) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from o/s steering rack gaiter

o/s/f track rod end dust cover perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (PROMPT) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (PROMPT) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight leak from o/s steering rack gaiter

o/s/f track rod end dust cover perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 87,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlights not in good condition

centre to rear exhaust joint deteriorated

nearside front top mount

Pass 2 May 2019 85,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged unit/casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged unit/casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 83,036 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre but no cord showing at time of test

Eml light on

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

Headlamps poor and loose

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 4 May 2017 79,947 miles

Cuts in n/s/f tyre but no cord showing at time of test

Eml light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack area damp

Wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen ok

Fail 4 May 2017 79,947 miles

Steering rack area damp

Cuts in n/s/f tyre but no cord showing at time of test

Eml light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Wiper blades split at ends but clearing screen ok

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,843 miles

Engine management warning light on

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Engine management warning light on

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,768 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 66,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,666 miles

Oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside front tyres cracked on the tread patterns

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,019 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,019 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,221 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 45,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,384 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 33,976 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 GJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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