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EN51 EKV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 EKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 82,858 miles

front screen washer filler cap missing

n/s rear and o/s front tyres slight cracking

rear number plate light poor

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2010 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front screen washer filler cap missing

n/s rear and o/s front tyres slight cracking

rear number plate light poor

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,780 miles

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

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

screen washer cap missing

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

screen washer cap missing

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 66,647 miles

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2008 66,647 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to inspect body side sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,225 miles

Drawing pin embedded in offside rear tyre inner shoulder (adjacent to arrow on sidewall) & deep cut in tread. Nearside rear tread getting low & both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,377 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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EN51 EKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN51 EKV, 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 EN51 EKV registered?

EN51 EKV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is EN51 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 EKV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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