MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES NOT CLEAR DUE TO LENS DETERIORATION - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
ENGINE OIL LEAK
FRONT GERABOX MOUNTING DETERIORATED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CASINGS DETERIORATED
CARGO ON ALL REAR SEATS - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS AND BACK RESTS
HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
CARGO ON ALL REAR SEATS - UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS AND BACK RESTS
HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DETERIORATED
Brake discs in very poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Naearside tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake discs in very poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Naearside tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside rear tyre has sidewall cracking
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
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EK51 YWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EK51 YWX, 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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EK51 YWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2001.
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