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EU51 WCD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 98,547 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 88,395 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 88,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 81,976 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Link Bush Split

Pass 12 Oct 2019 81,754 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,885 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 71,242 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inner edge

Damage to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 58,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box detached (7.1.2)

Front coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,645 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,225 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,225 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,104 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)

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2010 22,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,114 miles

n/s top suspension mounting worn

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,486 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,237 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 WCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

EU51 WCD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is EU51 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 WCD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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