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EX51 OWH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OWH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,337 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 85,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,597 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,939 miles

engine oil level is low

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,660 miles

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

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

engine oil level is low

offside and nearside rear tyres are low on tread

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,767 miles

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)

engine oil level is low

front brake discs are slightly lipped

front brake pads are getting low

front brakes are slightly out of balance

nearside front brake pipe is slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,886 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre edges worn low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 44,881 miles

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

engine oil level low

offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low

rear brake pads worn low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,312 miles

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

engine oil level is low

Pass 26 Sep 2005 28,406 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 OWH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

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

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