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EF51 RMZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,403 mi
Last recorded128,403 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 RMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2011 128,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 125,272 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 104,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,256 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,143 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system in a bad state of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,143 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system in a bad state of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,348 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fuel filter damp

No bsau145d number on rear number plate, May fail in future MOT

Fail 20 Nov 2007 88,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Fuel filter damp

No bsau145d number on rear number plate, May fail in future MOT

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Nov 2006 80,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear disc rusting and pads getting low

rear exhaust and joint showing sign of deterioration

Pass 23 Nov 2006 80,409 miles

n/s rear disc rusting and pads getting low

rear exhaust and joint showing sign of deterioration

Pass 21 Nov 2005 72,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

spare tyre defective

this vehicle is showing general signs of corrosion on exhaust and brake components

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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EF51 RMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF51 RMZ, 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 EF51 RMZ registered?

EF51 RMZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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