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EJ51 YJM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,467 mi
Last recorded106,467 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 106,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 98,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 98,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked pivot loose in clamp (2.4.G.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to rear flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,886 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2015 89,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,011 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 76,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 76,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 73,976 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 73,976 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,961 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 69,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,229 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 65,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 59,978 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,162 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 50,032 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,225 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 44,225 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 YJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

EJ51 YJM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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