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EU51 ULT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,262 mi
Last recorded102,262 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 ULT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,262 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 95,128 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 95,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 899,555 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 899,555 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 81,540 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,538 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,846 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust joint deteriating resulting in a minor exhaust blow.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,163 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,163 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,328 miles

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

n/s/r tyre rubber perished

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,729 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 34,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,512 miles

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

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 ULT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc 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 EU51 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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