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EX51 OOG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OOG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 147,726 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 147,700 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 140,950 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm, perished and worn edges

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

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

brake pipes covered

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play

Fail 6 Sep 2016 140,949 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm, perished and worn edges

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

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

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

brake pipes covered

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle bushes deteriorated and slight play

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,601 miles

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,572 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded but not leaking

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,557 miles

Front bumper damaged but secure

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 113,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 83,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,178 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt checked as well as possible

Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,980 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,744 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 OOG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OOG, 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 OOG registered?

EX51 OOG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is EX51 OOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 OOG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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