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EY51 TWX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 134,068 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,036 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,511 miles

eml light

Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,377 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,285 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 110,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,732 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,875 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,539 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 83,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,072 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 54,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,895 miles

steering rack misting oil.

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers juddering across screen.

rear brakes noisey in operation.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,895 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers juddering across screen.

rear brakes noisey in operation.

steering rack misting oil.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,774 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,183 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 TWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

EY51 TWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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