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EK51 YWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,910 mi
Last recorded78,910 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 78,910 miles

Near side front head lamp output low.

Rear exhaust box corroded,

Fail 29 May 2015 78,910 miles

Near side front head lamp output low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded,

Pass 30 May 2014 73,079 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 64,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box outer skin starting to come away

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 64,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

back box outer skin starting to come away

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,262 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,620 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,620 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,965 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,502 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 YWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL registered?

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

Is EK51 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 YWL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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