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EJ51 HLC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,409 mi
Last recorded70,409 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 70,409 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,859 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,769 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,906 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,447 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 66,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,961 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Brakes Noisy? (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 64,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See Printout (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust Front And Middle Sections In Poor Condition

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear Brakes Noisy? (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 62,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Front to rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 60,242 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,290 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 54,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2012 51,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2012 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 48,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,188 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 38,011 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,235 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 HLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 HLC registered?

EJ51 HLC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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