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EX51 EXD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,263 mi
Last recorded81,263 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,982 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside and nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front tyres close to limit and perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2018 80,982 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside and nearside (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres close to limit and perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 80,433 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 80,432 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,022 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres perishing in tread

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,878 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres perishing in tread

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,475 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,618 miles

exhaust getting weak

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,352 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,840 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,924 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,857 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,540 miles

slight movement in front top mounts,exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 56,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,532 miles

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

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

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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EX51 EXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX51 EXD, 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 EX51 EXD registered?

EX51 EXD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is EX51 EXD safe to buy?

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