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EU51 XEP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,439 mi
Last recorded77,439 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 77,439 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

nsf brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 60,290 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 60,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,074 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 51,454 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Front to centre join has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 23 Sep 2014 51,454 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Front to centre join has a slight leak of exhaust gases

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 48,587 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Both front brake discs worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,057 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,543 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,437 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,439 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,722 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 XEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

EU51 XEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

Is EU51 XEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU51 XEP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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