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EX51 OWG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OWG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,791 miles

Seepage from steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2015 112,272 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,075 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,775 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 98,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 90,732 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)

o/s/r brake pipes slighty pitted

small leak from stearing rack.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 90,731 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

o/s/r brake pipes slighty pitted

small leak from stearing rack.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,938 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,856 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 53,493 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing.all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.rear exhaust silencer corroding.both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

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 OWG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OWG, 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 OWG registered?

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

Is EX51 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 OWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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