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EA51 ZXW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 ZXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,087 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 114,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 106,762 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 101,888 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 101,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,773 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 82,174 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 ZXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA51 ZXW?

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What year was EA51 ZXW registered?

EA51 ZXW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is EA51 ZXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA51 ZXW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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