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EK51 YVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,180 mi
Last recorded160,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 160,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 153,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 145,762 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 145,762 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working stop (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 138,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 131,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 131,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 124,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 115,260 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 106,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,832 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 77,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 77,055 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,059 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 68,233 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 YVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK51 YVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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