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EA51 ZTD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,547 mi
Last recorded76,547 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,547 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills,not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2018 76,358 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills,not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,092 miles

Exhaust corroded/

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,901 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 63,839 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 58,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre deteriated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,521 miles

rear ex box deteriated

rear exhaust joint deteriated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 53,520 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear ex box deteriated

rear exhaust joint deteriated

Pass 7 Aug 2012 49,324 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 34,440 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 34,405 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 27,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rear section starting to deteroate [ok at time of test]

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

exhaust rear section starting to deteroate [ok at time of test]

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 ZTD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 ZTD, 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 ZTD registered?

EA51 ZTD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2001.

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