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EJ51 YTR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,895 mi
Last recorded48,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 YTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 48,895 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 48,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 45,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 43,376 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 43,376 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,719 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 33,638 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,573 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 26,573 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,066 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,815 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 14,191 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 10,758 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,569 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 YTR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

EJ51 YTR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2001.

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