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EA51 ZUC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,239 mi
Last recorded128,239 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 128,239 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 116,553 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mountings broken

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Dec 2013 116,551 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both headlamps lens cloudy

centre exhaust mountings broken

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

o/s wiper blade damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 91,750 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,750 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 77,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,375 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2008 53,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness around power steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2006 28,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,174 miles

N/S REAR TYRE ON LIMT

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 ZUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

EA51 ZUC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EA51 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 ZUC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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