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2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,458 mi
Last recorded220,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 220,458 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 210,733 miles

all wipers starting to deteriorate

both head lamps deteriorated

both mirror backs missing

crack developing in lower screen

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

plastic outer sills fitted making inspection difficult

tail exhaust deteriorated

water level low and oil contamination

wiper parking requires attention

Fail 8 Oct 2016 210,293 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 /70 x 14 (4.1.E.1)

all wipers starting to deteriorate

both front tyres inner edges worn

both head lamps deteriorated

both mirror backs missing

crack developing in lower screen

headlamp image starting to deteriorate

plastic outer sills fitted making inspection difficult

tail exhaust deteriorated

water level low and oil contamination

wiper parking requires attention

Pass 2 Oct 2015 192,705 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes coming out of flexy hoses and going into wheel cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake imbalance only just met (30%).

Windscreen wipers don't park when switched off.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 192,629 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure brake caliper clip (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking between tread.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes coming out of flexy hoses and going into wheel cylinders. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded.

Front brake imbalance only just met (30%).

Windscreen wipers don't park when switched off.

Pass 31 May 2014 176,468 miles

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

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

wipers dont park horizontally

Fail 21 May 2014 176,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

wipers dont park horizontally

Pass 12 Apr 2013 162,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 144,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,896 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr tyre repaired on outer edge.

wiper blades starting to smear and split.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 104,904 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 8 Aug 2008 94,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,658 miles

front tyres on limit

Pass 2 Aug 2006 66,545 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 WEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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