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EX51 FRT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,400 mi
Last recorded144,400 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 FRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 144,400 miles

Oil leak

loose exhaust heat sheild.

Fail 29 Jan 2015 144,398 miles

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

Oil leak

loose exhaust heat sheild.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 133,857 miles

1x rear exhaust mtg missing

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

silencer heat shield adrift

Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

1x rear exhaust mtg missing

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 25 Feb 2013 123,619 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 123,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 108,838 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,838 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 100,067 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 100,067 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 90,323 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 81,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,529 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 73,164 miles

o/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking around walls and tread

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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EX51 FRT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

EX51 FRT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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