MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wipers dont park horizontally
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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.
Spare tyre defective
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
front tyres on limit
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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