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EY51 OTG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,868 mi
Last recorded92,868 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,868 miles

headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,979 miles

brake pipe between load sensing valve and nearside rear flexi-hose rusty

rear silencer mountings broken

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,299 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 85,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,151 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,671 miles

rear tyres worn to limit

top mounts worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,007 miles

top moun ts have slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,612 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,059 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,546 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)

Offside Rear 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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EY51 OTG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY51 OTG, 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 OTG registered?

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

Is EY51 OTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 OTG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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