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EJ51 VWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,100 mi
Last recorded93,100 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 VWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 93,100 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 93,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 89,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,314 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,343 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin part missing/insecure !

slight play detected in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod end

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearsdide rear shock absorber very weak !

rear exhaust silencer outer skin part missing/insecure !

slight play detected in nearside front steering rack inner tie rod end

unable to inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,418 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

excessive engine oil leak when engine running

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,431 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,654 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,287 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 VWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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