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EJ51 WDZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,803 mi
Last recorded103,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,803 miles

Difficulty assessing outer sills, due to sill covers fitted

Front brake discs are starting to corrode

Front exhaust flex is starting to deteriorate

Front sub-frame and suspension components are starting to corrode

Front sub-frame mounting points (under wheel arch) are starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords where perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear inner lower sill is starting to corrode

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords where perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge

Slight play in front top strut mountings when jacked

Pass 17 Aug 2020 100,599 miles

Front brake discs are starting to corrode

Front exhaust flex is starting to deteriorate

Front sub-frame and suspension components are starting to corrode

Nearside rear inner lower sill is starting to corrode

Offside front tyre is showing wear on the inner edge

Rear tyres are starting to perish

Slight play in front top strut mountings when jacked

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 95,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 95,202 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper Blades Split

Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,973 miles

Oil leak coming from the rear cam seal ()

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak coming from the rear cam seal ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,700 miles

Brake pipes at front corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,700 miles

Brake pipes at front corroding

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 80,949 miles

Brake pipes at rear starting to corrode

Centre exhaust joint leaking slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2014 75,193 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings (recommend further investigation)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,191 miles

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

headlamp image is starting to deteriorate

offside rear shock absorber dust cover is detached

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight oil leak

slight play in front top suspension strut mountings (recommend further investigation)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside headlamp deteriorating, beam image slightly hazey

Fail 25 Nov 2013 70,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside headlamp deteriorating, beam image slightly hazey

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

no beam pattern from nearside headlamp (not effecting other road users)

rear exhaust mounting rusty and insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2010 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust mounting rusty and insecure (exhaust still mounted secure)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and just in limit

rear exhaust mounting rusty and insecure (exhaust still mounted secure)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,044 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 53,292 miles

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leaking from switch

steering rack showed sign of leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 48,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 48,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,676 miles

rear exhaust going rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,861 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 WDZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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