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EU51 WME

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 WME
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 127,768 miles

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

both front tyre treads on limit.

nearside door mirror damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyre treads on limit.

nearside door mirror damaged.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 116,060 miles

Oil leak

cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,038 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 110,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 104,201 miles

bad engine oil leak

offside front brake disc scored(inner surface)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 104,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bad engine oil leak

offside front brake disc scored(inner surface)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,199 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 93,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,606 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,606 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake peddle rubber worn slightly smooth

front bumper damaged

off side door mirror damaged

rear axel beam bushes starting to split

rear wiper split

x2 nails in off side rear tyre

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 WME is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WME, 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 WME is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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