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EJ51 YVR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,183 mi
Last recorded82,183 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 82,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 71,158 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2017 62,358 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 62,332 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2016 46,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 46,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 40,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

service light on

slight play in o/s and n/s/f suspention top mounts

wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 May 2015 40,153 miles

both rear tyres deteriated

rear exhaust corroded

service light on

slight play in o/s and n/s/f suspention top mounts

wipers smearing screen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,727 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,170 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 31,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 31,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,060 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 YVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

EJ51 YVR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is EJ51 YVR safe to buy?

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