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EJ51 YRA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 83,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs have a build up of corrosion on inner surfaces

exhaust system in poor condition & hangers by cat. corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2012 78,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs have a build up of corrosion on inner surfaces

exhaust system in poor condition & hangers by cat. corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,856 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 72,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 66,556 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,385 miles

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2009 58,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

tyre size 215/40/17

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,711 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 36,606 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 YRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 YRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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