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EU51 WJF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,220 mi
Last recorded141,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,220 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ns os (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns os (1.7.5a)

Front power steering rack has slight leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 141,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Stop lamp not working ns os (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ns os (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns os (1.7.5a)

Front power steering rack has slight leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 136,509 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 131,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 125,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 125,366 miles

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 119,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 113,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,000 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,867 miles

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

nearside rear tyre driven on flat

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 78,233 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 WJF 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 WJF, 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 WJF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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