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EU51 VXR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,659 mi
Last recorded123,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 123,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 123,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 108,642 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 98,355 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 98,355 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 VXR registered?

EU51 VXR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is EU51 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 VXR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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