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EU51 WGP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,445 mi
Last recorded134,445 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,445 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered with under tray (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 130,699 miles

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 130,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of subframe.

NSF and OSF headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Plastic sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of sills.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,379 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and outer skin adrift (7.1.2)

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

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

air filter not conected to inlet pipe

hand brake eff poor 17%

n/s/ and o/s centre subframe mounts very corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 126,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside and offside front tyre side walls slightly mis-shapen

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside dipped beam image poor

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2015 126,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside and offside front tyre side walls slightly mis-shapen

Nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Offside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 121,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 121,360 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 117,119 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012

back box corroded

coversills fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,605 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 94,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,475 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 76,908 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 76,834 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 70,339 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 64,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 58,596 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 WGP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WGP, 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 WGP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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