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EJ51 ZTV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,073 mi
Last recorded131,073 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 131,073 miles

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

smell of fuel /no leak found

Fail 28 Dec 2011 131,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

smell of fuel /no leak found

Pass 29 Dec 2010 126,560 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 126,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,010 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 108,242 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 108,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 99,724 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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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EJ51 ZTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 EJ51 ZTV, 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 EJ51 ZTV registered?

EJ51 ZTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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