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EJ51 WDW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,771 mi
Last recorded47,771 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WDW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,771 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,445 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 42,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front strut top

Fail 30 Aug 2016 42,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Offside Front strut top

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,400 miles

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2015 35,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2014 31,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 30,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,316 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,316 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,516 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,447 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,447 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,981 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 24,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,047 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,271 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,415 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 WDW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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