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EN51 ULA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,391 mi
Last recorded142,391 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 ULA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 142,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

slight play in o/s rack arm

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 119,838 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 100,609 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 100,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 91,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 91,994 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 80,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 80,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,945 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 ULA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 ULA?

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What year was EN51 ULA registered?

EN51 ULA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is EN51 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 ULA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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