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EJ51 NVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

180,755 mi
Last recorded180,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 180,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 169,861 miles

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

Offside wing mirror cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 158,438 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking in between threads ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 158,438 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & cracking in between threads ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,136 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 149,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise rear brake check

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 139,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 131,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 131,237 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 124,219 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 117,699 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 117,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,183 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 111,183 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 103,406 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 103,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 96,197 miles

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

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 95,939 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 81,592 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 67,183 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

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 NVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NVG, 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 NVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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