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EX51 OYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,323 mi
Last recorded97,323 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 OYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,323 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 84,198 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,048 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)

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

front number plate very poor condition

right side dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

right side door mirror insecure

st very poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,048 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)

front number plate very poor condition

right side dipped headlamp poor beam pattern

right side door mirror insecure

st very poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2009 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate is in poor condition

left and right side front brake discs are worn

rear service brake inbalance evident

right side dipped headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate is in poor condition

left and right side front brake discs are worn

rear service brake inbalance evident

right side dipped headlamp has poor beam pattern

Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,951 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front number plate is in poor condition

left side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,951 miles

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

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

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

front number plate is in poor condition

left side dipped headlamp aim is on upper limit

Fail 16 Oct 2007 29,006 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,481 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 OYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

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

Is EX51 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 OYK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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