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EU51 WCZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,284 mi
Last recorded116,284 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 116,284 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 12,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle odd size tyres 185x15 195x15

Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,539 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle odd size tyres 185x15 195x15

Pass 18 Dec 2009 104,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 99,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 88,515 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 88,510 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust rear silencer is damaged and corroded

front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 76,766 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 WCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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