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EJ51 VWH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 146,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 146,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 141,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 141,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,022 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 132,966 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread Number plate damaged and inappropriately repaired (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash

Fail 26 Sep 2016 126,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash

Pass 22 Sep 2015 116,048 miles

EML on

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

NS Rear tyre cracking

Number plate corner broken off

OS Rear tyre CLOSE to legal limit, on 2.4mm, worn on both edges

Fail 17 Sep 2015 116,044 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

EML on

Exhaust blow from front pipe clamp

Light corrosion to rear brake pipes

NS Rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,390 miles

osr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2014 107,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

osr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,670 miles

chips to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

radiator lamp on

smoke from tail pipe

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 103,670 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips to screen

metal brake pipes corroding

radiator lamp on

smoke from tail pipe

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,909 miles

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,761 miles

wipers not parking properly

Fail 24 Aug 2011 70,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers not parking properly

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,830 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 4 Sep 2010 68,811 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,232 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

brake pipes corroding

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

rear silencer corroding

Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

brake pipes corroding

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,176 miles

interior mirror loose †chips to screen †engine managment light on †front brake disks corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2006 51,614 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 47,429 miles

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

O/S Steering play.

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 VWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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