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EK51 YWX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,146 mi
Last recorded171,146 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 171,146 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 154,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 154,626 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 146,691 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 146,656 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 135,639 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 135,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,611 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 108,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,906 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,557 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 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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