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EU51 WMJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,225 mi
Last recorded170,225 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 170,225 miles

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

offside rear wheel arch taped over

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2013 170,224 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

offside rear wheel arch taped over

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 168,985 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 168,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 163,437 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 162,194 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 146,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 137,147 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 WMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

EU51 WMJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is EU51 WMJ safe to buy?

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