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EJ51 YTB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 137,330 miles

indicators not cancelling

knocking sound from steering wheel when rocking left to right

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers not parking

Fail 18 May 2012 137,324 miles

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

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

knocking sound from steering wheel when rocking left to right

n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers not parking

Pass 10 May 2011 123,312 miles

Body damage to the vehicle

Cover fitted over the steering wheel

Front brake discs lipped

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear heat shield loose

Rear number plate is starting to fade

Slight buckle to the offside front wheel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface rust

offside reat tyre has small cuts to the tread but not deep enought to reach the cords

Fail 9 May 2011 123,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Body damage to the vehicle

Cover fitted over the steering wheel

Front brake discs lipped

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear number plate is starting to fade

Slight buckle to the offside front wheel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes have surface rust

offside reat tyre has small cuts to the tread but not deep enought to reach the cords

Pass 22 May 2010 104,263 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

small stone chips to windscreen

surface rust to all brake discs

Fail 20 May 2010 104,262 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper split

outer skin of rear silancer in poor condition and baffles broken up

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to fade

small stone chips to windscreen

surface rust to all brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,577 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty due to lack of use?

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,004 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 91,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 82,794 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 YTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

EJ51 YTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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