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EY51 OTB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OTB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016

Both headlamp aims weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 Jul 2016

Both headlamp aims weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 106,657 miles

both h/lights misty

Fail 1 Jul 2015 106,647 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both h/lights misty

Pass 25 Jul 2014 100,041 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine management light

Pass 16 Jul 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 84,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 75,623 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,623 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,028 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 67,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front bumper has some damage to the nearside

front number plate is delaminating

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 48,858 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate is delaminating

Pass 24 Jul 2006 41,605 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 OTB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OTB, 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 EY51 OTB registered?

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

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