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EJ51 WEK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,760 mi
Last recorded89,760 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,760 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,069 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 86,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,721 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin on exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both steering rack gators. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 75,880 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,674 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,278 miles

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,278 miles

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,962 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,706 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 35,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 32,777 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2008 26,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 21,777 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 21,777 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 12,365 miles

slight oil seepage from power steering rack

Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,005 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 WEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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