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EA51 ZVS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

273,915 mi
Last recorded273,915 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 273,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 262,363 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 253,441 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 253,441 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 239,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 206,498 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both front wheel arch liners damaged

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pipe bent out of shape

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

strong advisory that the nearside front tyre is worn to the limit

Fail 11 May 2010 206,095 miles

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

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

195/60/15/88v p6000

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked (advise replacement)

nearside rear brake pipe bent out of shape

offside door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 205,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

195/60/15/88v p6000

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear brake discs corrodeing

front number plate cracked (advise replacement)

nearside rear brake pipe bent out of shape

offside door mirror cover missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 167,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corrodeed

Pass 10 Apr 2008 155,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside strut top mounting

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Apr 2008 155,061 miles

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

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

195/60/15/88v dunlop

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in nearside strut top mounting

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 142,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 130,757 miles

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

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 ZVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

EA51 ZVS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is EA51 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 ZVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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