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EY51 TOJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 TOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 126,447 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 126,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,222 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,548 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

different tyre sizes front to rear axle 175/70/14 rear 185/70/14 front

engine idle speed high

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

different tyre sizes front to rear axle 175/70/14 rear 185/70/14 front

engine idle speed high

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2014 9,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 89,580 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 89,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012
Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,482 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,691 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 57,608 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,525 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 TOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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