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EJ51 ZVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 front & 4 rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to fuel filter & fuel pipes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front headlamp loose

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 front & 4 rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to fuel filter & fuel pipes

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015

1 x front section of main brake pipe corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1 x front section of main brake pipe corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

center exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2014

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre cracked between tread

offside rear tyre worn inner & outer tread

Fail 15 Apr 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

centre exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filter corroded

offside front tyre cracked between tread

offside rear tyre worn inner & outer tread

Pass 17 Apr 2013
Pass 20 Apr 2012 94,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 94,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 92,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,024 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 90,024 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,206 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 85,429 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 78,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 71,120 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,752 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 62,752 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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EJ51 ZVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 ZVH, 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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EJ51 ZVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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