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EU51 UGW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,297 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,636 miles

Added 1l of oil to get the oil into the level marks

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 120,631 miles

Added 2l of engine oil to get into the level marks

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,611 miles

ADDED 1.5 L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Fail 9 Dec 2020 112,611 miles

ADDED 1.5 L OF OIL TO GET THE OIL INTO THE LEVEL MARKS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,677 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN A LOT ON THE EDGES

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND WORN A LOT ON THE EDGES

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY AND BLOWING AND THE CENTRE PIPE TO REAR BOX FLANGE IS BLOWING.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 92,756 miles

ADDED 1.5 OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE DIP STICK MIN MARK

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES.

Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

ADDED 1.5 OF OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE DIP STICK MIN MARK

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,414 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,414 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING NEAR THE FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES

NS DIP BEAM PATTERN IS POOR

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,325 miles

THE FRONT EXHAUST FLEXIBLE PIPE IS BROKEN AND STARTING TO BLOW

THE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO RUST NEAR THE REAR FLEXIBLE PIPES

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,414 miles

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED

THERE IS METAL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST

Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,414 miles

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

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

THE NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN VERY NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE OSR TYRE IS PERISHED

THERE IS METAL IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,576 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE REAR SERVICE BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR AT TIMES

Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,122 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE NSF TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,437 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

THE REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKINS ARE RUSTY

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,065 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,231 miles

SWAPPED ROUND OSR STOP AND TAIL BULB WHICH WAS ROUND THE WRONG WAY

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,111 miles

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

Pass 1 Dec 2006 25,765 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 18,993 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 UGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EU51 UGW, 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 EU51 UGW registered?

EU51 UGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is EU51 UGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 UGW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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