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EY51 WVJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 95,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f fuel pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer flange heavily corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 95,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f fuel pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust silencer flange heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,673 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rear flange corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer box flange badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust rear flange corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer box flange badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 89,679 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff

corrosion on suspension and brake components

exhaust badly corroded rear joint

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,679 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff

corrosion on suspension and brake components

exhaust badly corroded rear joint

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Sep 2011 78,809 miles

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

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2011 78,809 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,257 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,810 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,088 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 52,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

1.n/s/r tyre tread starting to buldge

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,236 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,713 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 WVJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

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

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