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EU51 VNT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,333 mi
Last recorded146,333 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,333 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 144,987 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 142,041 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 142,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 140,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,005 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 136,803 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin starting to coming away

Pass 2 Feb 2013 131,584 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,380 miles

unable to test both outer body sill due to covers

Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to test both outer body sill due to covers

Pass 31 Jan 2011 120,731 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,236 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 116,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,088 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,088 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 101,805 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 94,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 85,919 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 VNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

EU51 VNT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is EU51 VNT safe to buy?

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