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EJ51 YGN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,712 mi
Last recorded151,712 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 151,712 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,591 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre on limit ,,,poor

oil low

Fail 27 Apr 2018 142,425 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 131,406 miles

brakes will need attention

exhaust in poor condition

oil leaks/oil low

park brake 16%

rear brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2016 120,040 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front tyres on limit / poor

oil leaks / oil very low

park brake 16%

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 5 May 2016 120,040 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 109,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,791 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 91,273 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 75,946 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 64,183 miles

Front brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.

Outer skin of rear silencer peeling off.

Fail 21 May 2011 64,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake discs notably ridged. Recommend dimensional check.

Outer skin of rear silencer peeling off.

Pass 20 May 2010 54,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,374 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,372 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 26,844 miles

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.

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 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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