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EX51 NGY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,162 mi
Last recorded133,162 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 NGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 133,162 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 133,152 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge stepped

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 129,843 miles

both rear tyres stepped on the inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,946 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 121,092 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 121,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,093 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 111,928 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 106,896 miles

all tyres very low on pressure

Fail 23 Dec 2011 106,896 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all tyres very low on pressure

Pass 20 Dec 2010 102,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 97,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 97,930 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 97,926 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 95,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,735 miles

o/s/r road wheel slight damage

Fail 1 Aug 2006 71,185 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

small split os wiper

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 NGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NGY, 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 NGY registered?

EX51 NGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is EX51 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 NGY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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