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EA51 ZVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,552 mi
Last recorded144,552 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,552 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 133,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 110,870 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 110,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 98,018 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 85,022 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,358 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 ZVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

EA51 ZVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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