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EJ51 KDZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,741 mi
Last recorded109,741 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 KDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 102,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 102,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,397 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,397 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 98,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjusters not working (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear box detereorated

tyres on front axle different size to rear

Pass 19 Oct 2015 93,038 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,275 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,455 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,792 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,822 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,376 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 KDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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