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EX51 OWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,007 mi
Last recorded138,007 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2014 138,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all rear brake pipes rusty

front exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 114,409 miles

Air bag light on

Both front wiper blades split

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside front door trim missing

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

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear of engine damp with oil

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 114,403 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Air bag light on

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside front door trim missing

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

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear of engine damp with oil

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Oct 2010 103,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag warning light on

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,945 miles

Air bag light staying on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 89,945 miles

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

Air bag light staying on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 77,533 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 63,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 50,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,296 miles

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

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 OWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

EX51 OWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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