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EJ51 YRM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,570 mi
Last recorded93,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 93,570 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 93,570 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,831 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 75,831 miles

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

play in rackarms

rear pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 69,085 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 62,019 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 49,271 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 49,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 35,806 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)

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 YRM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ51 YRM registered?

EJ51 YRM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EJ51 YRM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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