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EA51 ZTV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,852 mi
Last recorded149,852 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 149,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 132,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 132,165 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion as marked with yellow marker (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,227 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear both coil springs corroded

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

steering rack damp

Fail 14 Mar 2016 119,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Rear both coil springs corroded

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

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silencer box very rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,483 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 excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust silencer box very rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 101,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,823 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,821 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,320 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,279 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,766 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 64,634 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 52,887 miles

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

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 ZTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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