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EK51 OXC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,065 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 108,946 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 102,664 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,298 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 92,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 87,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 81,987 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 76,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 70,431 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 64,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 51,670 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,833 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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EK51 OXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 EK51 OXC, 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 EK51 OXC registered?

EK51 OXC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is EK51 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 OXC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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