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EJ51 YSU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,927 mi
Last recorded130,927 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 130,927 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 130,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,268 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 116,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,303 miles

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

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

Brake pipes have been coated not allowing full inspection of pipe

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,518 miles

(1) eml lamp is on in dash & rear reg plate water damage

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,518 miles

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

(1) eml lamp is on in dash & rear reg plate water damage

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 79,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,664 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,429 miles

Damage to offside door mirror

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,656 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,459 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 YSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YSU, 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 YSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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