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EU51 WJA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,022 mi
Last recorded90,022 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,844 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 88,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,506 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,841 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,276 miles

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 22 Sep 2011 65,138 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,824 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,824 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 51,795 miles

osr child seat insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,235 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,913 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 WJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU51 WJA registered?

EU51 WJA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is EU51 WJA safe to buy?

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