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EA51 ZWT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,829 mi
Last recorded181,829 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 181,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2014 181,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 174,045 miles

backbox deteriated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 174,040 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

backbox deteriated

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2012 164,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 164,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

backbox deteriated

body damage to n/s/s/r corner

bonnet hard to open

rear wiper blade missing

under shield fitted to front

Pass 7 May 2011 163,285 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 163,247 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner edges

front discs worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 158,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 148,036 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)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 131,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 117,123 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 103,103 miles

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

dampness around n/s of sterring rack

Pass 29 Sep 2005 103,103 miles

dampness around n/s of sterring rack

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 ZWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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