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EJ51 WDX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,479 mi
Last recorded53,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 53,479 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 53,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,718 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around circumference of outer treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 48,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked around circumference of outer treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished treaded area 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 44,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steal pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,493 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 41,363 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 41,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,978 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 34,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,844 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 30,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 29,033 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,525 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 25,055 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 23,439 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 28 Oct 2009 23,439 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,692 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 19,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 14,294 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 WDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

EJ51 WDX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is EJ51 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 WDX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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