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EX51 EXL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 102,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc lightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 102,156 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake disc lightly corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 97,487 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,873 miles

Offside Headlamp beam poor

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,014 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle and rear of the front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

wipers slow in operation

Fail 8 Apr 2017 96,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of vehicle and rear of the front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

wipers slow in operation

Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 93,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,547 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 92,547 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2013 90,329 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 87,590 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 205/50 VR 16

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and worn close to limit

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,676 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,187 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 67,048 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 64,774 miles

Both rear tyres low, perished & cracking on outer edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 56,320 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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EX51 EXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

EX51 EXL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EX51 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 EXL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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