MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.
offside front tyre worn on inside edge.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust corroding
front brake discs worn and lipped
handbrake travel becoming excessive
o/s/f wheel-trim missing
o/s/r tyre cracking up and going out of shape
note engine oil level is over full
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
note engine oil level is over full
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ51 VVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?
EJ51 VVU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.
Is EJ51 VVU safe to buy?
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