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EU51 WDL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,181 mi
Last recorded150,181 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2018 150,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,645 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,156 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Rear outer wall perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 127,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 119,359 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,881 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,881 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 72,454 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 72,442 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 64,979 miles

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

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 WDL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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The MOT history for EU51 WDL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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