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EU51 WGY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,341 mi
Last recorded122,341 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,341 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,393 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 108,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

slight oil leak from engine area?

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,359 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

slight oil leak from engine area?

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,698 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 100,569 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,985 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 71,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 69,539 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 66,522 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 WGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

EU51 WGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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