MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,712 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/f tyre on limit ,,,poor
oil low
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust in poor condition
n/s/f tyre on limit ,,,poor
oil low
brakes will need attention
exhaust in poor condition
oil leaks/oil low
park brake 16%
rear brake pipes deteriorating
exhaust in poor condition
front tyres on limit / poor
oil leaks / oil very low
park brake 16%
some brake pipes deteriorating
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour yellow,,,o/s blue (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
exhaust in poor condition
front tyres on limit / poor
oil leaks / oil very low
park brake 16%
some brake pipes deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside front (175/70/14) Tyre has a cut, of less than 25mm, deep enough to reach the cords
offside rear brake binding slightly
Oil leak
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust silencer box outer skin deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust outer skin is peeling away
Front brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.
Outer skin of rear silencer peeling off.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.
Outer skin of rear silencer peeling off.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ51 YGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.
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