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EU51 VKD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 102,399 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front drivers door lower portion slight corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 87,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,537 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

head lights faded

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s front tyre close to loimit

Fail 27 Aug 2015 76,320 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust back box broken (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

head lights faded

o/s door mirror damaged

o/s front tyre close to loimit

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,251 miles

brake pipes corroded

child seat in rear

front reg plate

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,146 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,424 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,155 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak underneath

Fail 9 Oct 2010 51,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak underneath

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,380 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished due to age dot code 01

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,813 miles

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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 VKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VKD, 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 VKD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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