MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to and from flexy hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak (suspect rocker gasket)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (185/65 x 15 H ) (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes to and from flexy hoses both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail exhaust one bolt missing on flange (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine oil leak (suspect rocker gasket)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear park brake in need of attention
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
gear selection lever reverse button detached
low coolant light on
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Poor images (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses excessively hazy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear park brake in need of attention
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
gear selection lever reverse button detached
low coolant light on
oil leak
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front 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)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front 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)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear child seat fitted.
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering operation very light.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear child seat fitted.
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering operation very light.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Both rear tyres cracked/perished & N/S/R on legal limit.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres cracked/perished & N/S/R on legal limit.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres perished & coolant warning light on (level ok)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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EJ51 WKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 WKA, 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 WKA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.
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