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EU51 VKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,367 mi
Last recorded45,367 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2019 45,367 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,187 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 37,186 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres badly perished

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

Nearside dip beam pattern poor

Pass 30 Nov 2015 30,399 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 25,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,109 miles

o/s headlamp lens dull

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 24,923 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,919 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,575 miles

PAS fluid leak from O/S steering rack gaiter.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

PAS fluid leak from O/S steering rack gaiter.

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 23,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,262 miles

rear silencer very rusty but not blowing

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,972 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 VKJ 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 75%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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