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EJ51 WJM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 WJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 72,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,898 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,806 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 64,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished on sidewall cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,974 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust bracket broken on middle box

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both rear tyres are perished

Exhaust bracket broken on middle box

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking gases

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,635 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 54,635 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,765 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 45,539 miles

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

both front tyres cracking due to age

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,765 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,242 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,082 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 18,080 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 15,014 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 WJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJM, 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 WJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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