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EX51 MYB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,668 mi
Last recorded80,668 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 80,668 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,685 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,580 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,745 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 67,745 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,740 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 63,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 53,758 miles

Mainbeam flasher switch sticking when flashers operated.

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 MYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX51 MYB registered?

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

Is EX51 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 MYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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