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EA51 ZRC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,827 mi
Last recorded109,827 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 109,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 109,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,116 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,980 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,082 miles

Both rear tyres perished

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of runflat damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2014 92,082 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear tyre shows signs of runflat damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust system corrided but secure and not leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 85,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust system corrided but secure and not leaking

Pass 10 Feb 2012 78,553 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,819 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,819 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 53,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 39,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,248 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 23,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 16,305 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 ZRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 ZRC, 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 EA51 ZRC registered?

EA51 ZRC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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