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EJ51 XRA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2015 123,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,465 miles

all rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 102,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,075 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,890 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,089 miles

front brake discs

front brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,101 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 XRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

EJ51 XRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EJ51 XRA safe to buy?

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