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EA51 ZPF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,848 mi
Last recorded136,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 136,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,632 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 128,621 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking tyres osr7mm osf5mm nsr5mm nsf4mm (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,515 miles

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

osr7mm osf5mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

osr7mm osf5mm nsr6mm nsf5mm

Pass 8 Jun 2015 120,214 miles

tread depths os,7mm osrear6mm, ns,front6mm, ns rear,6mm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 107,759 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 107,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 92,416 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 92,416 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 82,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 72,095 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 72,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 60,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,617 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front pads look worn but requires wheels removing for a closer inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded and breaking away.

front pads appear low.

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted stopping inspection of belt.

n/s/r tyre is unevenly worn and has cuts in it deep enough to expose ply or cord but none visible at time of test also has a nail in center of tread.

o/s/r seat has a child seat fitted stopping inspection of belt.

o/s/r tyre is unevenly worn and has cuts in it deep enough to expose ply or cord but none visible at time of test.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 47,073 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,626 miles

Front washer jets only just reaching screen.

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread. No plies visible.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front washer jets only just reaching screen.

Front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Offside front tyre has small cut in tread. No plies visible.

Pass 19 Aug 2006 39,216 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EA51 ZPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA51 ZPF, 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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EA51 ZPF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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