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EX51 NDF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,831 mi
Last recorded131,831 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 131,831 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fault lamp illuminated on dash.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount missing, system secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some smearing o/s wiper blade.

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

o/s front disc shows signs of heat/binding.

perishing to both rear tyres.

poor beam image both headlamps.

Fail 5 May 2015 131,831 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fault lamp illuminated on dash.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mount missing, system secure.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some smearing o/s wiper blade.

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

o/s front disc shows signs of heat/binding.

perishing to both rear tyres.

poor beam image both headlamps.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 131,343 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside frint brake disc shows sighn of excess heat. pads also starting to crumble

wipers have poor clearing effect

Pass 12 Feb 2014 122,345 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger missing

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,327 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,433 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,180 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 107,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 107,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,299 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 24 Jan 2008 86,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 71,589 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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 NDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

EX51 NDF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is EX51 NDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 NDF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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