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EY51 LSJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 LSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 154,996 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Fail 23 Dec 2015

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,467 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Dec 2014 145,467 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Dec 2013 137,112 miles

engine fault lamp staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm advise replacement asap

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 137,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine fault lamp staying on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge to 0mm advise replacement asap

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 117,214 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust fully supported

Fail 20 Dec 2012 117,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust bracket broken but system fully supported

Pass 20 Dec 2011 92,567 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

spare (steel) wheel fitted to offside front at time of test

Fail 20 Dec 2011 92,567 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

spare (steel) wheel fitted to offside front at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2010 82,065 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 82,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,379 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit advise tracking check/adjust and new tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,629 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 23,976 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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EY51 LSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EY51 LSJ, 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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EY51 LSJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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