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EN51 OCW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,428 mi
Last recorded113,428 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 113,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 113,428 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 109,505 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both ns and os (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

eml light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 99,865 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 99,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,825 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,377 miles

offside + nearside front brake pipes some corrosion - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,752 miles

front suspension top mounts worn - some free movement

nearside front brake pipe rusting - BORDERLINE PASS

offside front tyre worn low inner tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,251 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 68,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,424 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,111 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 44,879 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,273 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 OCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN51 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

EN51 OCW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is EN51 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 OCW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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