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EY51 WHW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,974 miles

Front & rear discs in poor condition.

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

Oil leak

Oil pressure warning light on.

Wiper auto park inoperative

Fail 20 Aug 2013

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front wipers,auto park inoperative.

oil pressure warning light is on,and oil pressure switch is leaking.

rear exhaust silencer section,at joint is in poor condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,209 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 19 Aug 2011 82,303 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 78,488 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,488 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,467 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 69,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 58,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,031 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 50,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 40,538 miles

nail in tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EY51 WHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 WHW registered?

EY51 WHW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EY51 WHW safe to buy?

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