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EU51 WKZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,929 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

headlamps starting to deterioate

Pass 4 May 2017 131,796 miles

All tyres close to limits

wipers split

Pass 25 Apr 2016 125,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 117,581 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to feather on inner

slight play in offside front inner tie arm

Pass 13 May 2014 109,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,999 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,999 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2012 103,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tailbox corroded

headlamp lenses slightly perished

Fail 10 May 2012 103,757 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tailbox corroded

headlamp lenses slightly perished

Pass 3 May 2011 98,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,869 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2009 75,324 miles

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,800 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 68,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2007 61,836 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 61,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 54,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 54,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 WKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WKZ, 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 WKZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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