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EJ51 VUT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,240 mi
Last recorded141,240 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,105 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 140,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover damage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,850 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 137,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 135,091 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 132,038 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 126,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,998 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 120,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 116,507 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,681 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 104,538 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,045 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,756 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,746 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,766 miles

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)

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 VUT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VUT, 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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What year was EJ51 VUT registered?

EJ51 VUT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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