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EK51 ZCU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,899 mi
Last recorded237,899 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 237,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 234,341 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 234,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 229,736 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 192,042 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 192,029 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 155,535 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 155,530 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2007 129,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,775 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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EK51 ZCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK51 ZCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK51 ZCU?

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What year was EK51 ZCU registered?

EK51 ZCU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is EK51 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 ZCU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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