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EF51 ZSD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

118,686 mi
Last recorded118,686 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 118,686 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 118,486 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,532 miles

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

engine light on

front and rear brake discs wearing uneven and corroded

ns mirror cracked

Fail 20 Jan 2012 112,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

back box corroded

engine light on

front and rear brake discs wearing uneven and corroded

ns mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2011 105,719 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2011 105,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine management light on

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

Front and rear brake discs badly corroded

Vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2010 98,950 miles

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

passenger wing mirror cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2010 98,950 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

passenger wing mirror cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2009 98,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2008 90,377 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 28 Jul 2008 90,242 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 77,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 77,941 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 68,270 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 68,269 miles

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

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

water leak o/s radiator

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 ZSD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 EF51 ZSD, 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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EF51 ZSD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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