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EJ51 ZVT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,802 mi
Last recorded151,802 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 ZVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 151,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 145,404 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 145,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 133,308 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 128,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 128,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 121,955 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 116,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 109,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 103,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 96,740 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 97,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ51 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

EJ51 ZVT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is EJ51 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 ZVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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