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EY51 TXF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,011 mi
Last recorded104,011 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 104,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,011 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear silencers detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,025 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb h7 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 85,931 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,930 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Both front strut top mounts excessive movement. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe RHR above axle corroded to excess. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords RHR tyre has a screw in it. (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades U/S and not clearing screen. PRS blades replaced. (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,230 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

rear metal brake pipes surface corrosion

small crack n/side bottom corner of screen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,267 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Apr 2014 61,203 miles

vehicle in good condition

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,078 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,459 miles

plastic side skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 7 Jul 2011 44,016 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 29 Jun 2010 37,199 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,456 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 26,928 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 20 Jan 2007 17,843 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 TXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

EY51 TXF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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