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EX51 NFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

65,749 mi
Last recorded65,749 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine Mill warning light is on

rear silencer is deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,327 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

engine Mill warning light is on

rear silencer is deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2014 57,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mil lamp on

tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 57,841 miles

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

mil lamp on

tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,569 miles

mil lamp on

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2013 52,569 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil lamp on

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine mangment light staying on

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,191 miles

engine mangment light staying on

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres extremely perished

engine management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres extremely perished

engine management light on

Fail 24 Mar 2010 38,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,969 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,137 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 24,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,729 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 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

EX51 NFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is EX51 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 NFM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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