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EX51 EYA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,413 mi
Last recorded140,413 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 EYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 140,413 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 140,413 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front seat dose not tilt

Pass 16 Sep 2016 130,190 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 27 Aug 2015 125,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,205 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 119,204 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,481 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,713 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 14 Sep 2012 102,713 miles

Air bag light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,089 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2010 89,547 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 89,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 14 Sep 2009 79,119 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 14 Sep 2009 79,119 miles

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,272 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,359 miles

airbag warning light on intermittently

Fail 13 Sep 2007 57,359 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on intermittently

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,107 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 EYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYA, 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 EYA registered?

EX51 EYA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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