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EU51 XEW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,117 mi
Last recorded138,117 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 XEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 138,117 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 126,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 120,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch and brake pedal rubber worn

front engine mount freeplay

passenger wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2015 120,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch and brake pedal rubber worn

front engine mount freeplay

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2014 169,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge and slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre low of tread on inside edge

rear brake pipe starting to corrode and should be replaced soon

Pass 11 Dec 2012 146,823 miles

both front side lights geting dim

front number plate water damaged

oil leak

plastic covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroding

slight smell of fuel no leak found

underside of veicle cover in mud and water

Pass 16 Dec 2011 135,333 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 4 Nov 2010 127,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,045 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,031 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 106,315 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 106,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,693 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 61,974 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EU51 XEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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