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EJ51 YKT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,603 mi
Last recorded128,603 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YKT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 127,361 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,228 miles

Coil spring corroded 3X coils,nsf+nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,228 miles

Coil spring corroded 3X coils,nsf+nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,205/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,535 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 124,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 122,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp aim slightly hazy

Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside headlamp aim slightly hazy

Pass 3 Oct 2018 118,968 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,279 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 113,736 miles

Coolant leaking from radiator

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 113,736 miles

Coolant leaking from radiator

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouling on anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Fouling on anti roll bar (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak from radiator

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake pipe unions have brake fluid beads tested under pressure no visible leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2016 113,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator

Gearbox oil leak

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake pipe close to excessive corrosion

Nearside Rear brake pipe close to excessive corrosion

Offside Front brake pipe close to excessive corrosion

Offside o/s steering rack wet with oil, not leaking at time of test

corrosion to front to rear brake pipe's covered in grease.

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,090 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,275 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,478 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,914 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,140 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 YKT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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