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EU51 WDS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to read odometer reading on speedo

Fail 16 Mar 2015

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to read odometer reading on speedo

Fail 16 Mar 2015

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 151,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,603 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

O/S wiper starting to split

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 142,603 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

O/S wiper starting to split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,709 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,932 miles

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Fail 2 Oct 2009 112,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S mirror glass cracked

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

Slight play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,087 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 100,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 55,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 55,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/R Seat belt twisted

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EU51 WDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WDS, 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 WDS registered?

EU51 WDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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