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EN51 VWT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,792 mi
Last recorded116,792 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,792 miles

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge 205/50/16

eml illuminated

various rear brake pipe corroding in retaining clips

Fail 30 Aug 2016 116,774 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rears wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres void of tread on inner edge 205/50/16

eml illuminated

various rear brake pipe corroding in retaining clips

Pass 20 Aug 2015 107,271 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 107,271 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 93,054 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 85,487 miles

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

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 75,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 75,474 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 65,600 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITH AGE

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

Fail 24 Apr 2010 52,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 52,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 28,389 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,210 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 VWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT registered?

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

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