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EJ51 HKN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,055 mi
Last recorded106,055 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 HKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 106,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box and middle exhaust box hangers deteriorated / heavily corroded

Fail 14 May 2016 106,054 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to rear brake drum (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box and middle exhaust box hangers deteriorated / heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 105,367 miles

exhaust heat shield corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2013 100,580 miles

front discs corroded

fuel pipe under vehicle corroded

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded (surface)

rear discs badly corroded but not seriously weekend

rear fog light intermittant

rear most exhaust section corroded (outer skin and joint)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 96,126 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light comes on and off

Fail 23 Dec 2011 91,370 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 91,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 86,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,198 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 80,193 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

N/S/R tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 49,487 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,711 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 HKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HKN, 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 HKN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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