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EJ51 OAG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,528 mi
Last recorded114,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,528 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,471 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,292 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,083 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 88,446 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 83,550 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

205 50 16

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

front brake pads very low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,646 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,663 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 OAG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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