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EU51 OLK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,783 mi
Last recorded152,783 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 OLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 152,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Perished (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 148,361 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 148,361 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 142,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 142,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,181 miles

Corrosion to offside rear section of sill.

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 134,181 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to offside rear section of sill.

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2019 131,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 113,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,806 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 104,806 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Aug 2014 97,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,003 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 92,513 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

beam pattern on offside headlamp just visible due too deteriorated lens

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear connecting flange on centre exhaust only held on by one bolt

Fail 14 Aug 2012 92,513 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

beam pattern on offside headlamp just visible due too deteriorated lens

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear connecting flange on centre exhaust only held on by one bolt

Pass 22 Aug 2011 90,294 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 90,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,545 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 74,759 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 43,517 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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EU51 OLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU51 OLK, 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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EU51 OLK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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