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EF51 ZSW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 ZSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 108,128 miles

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

Rear brakje pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 108,128 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Rear brakje pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,391 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,690 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,175 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,134 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 91,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,841 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 87,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

advise rear suspension noisy

Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,750 miles

Nearside Front 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)

all tyres becoming perished

front brake disc's slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2006 44,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,625 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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EF51 ZSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF51 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

EF51 ZSW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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