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EA51 ZPH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,815 mi
Last recorded124,815 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZPH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 124,815 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Fail 15 Dec 2016 124,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking loadvalve (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment still with in manufacturer limits (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front worn close to 2mm indicator marks

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment still with in manufacturer limits (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre is worn close to the 2mm indicator marks

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

oil leak on the engine

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

the engine management light is on all the time on dash

Fail 9 Dec 2015 119,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment still with in manufacturer limits (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front worn close to 2mm indicator marks

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment still with in manufacturer limits (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre is worn close to the 2mm indicator marks

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

oil leak on the engine

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

the engine management light is on all the time on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2014 114,454 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,030 miles

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

adv wiper parking high

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

adv rear wiper blade split

adv wiper parking high

Pass 19 Oct 2012 98,184 miles

adv rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

adv eng mang light on

adv rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 92,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 92,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,762 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 80,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,114 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 69,026 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,283 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,068 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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EA51 ZPH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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