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EK51 ZGY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 125,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

headlights misty but have pattern

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise head lamp glasses

advise play to both front top mounts

advise rear metal brake pipes close to corrosion limit

front reg plate cracked

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box is corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2013 108,377 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise head lamp glasses

advise play to both front top mounts

advise rear metal brake pipes close to corrosion limit

front reg plate cracked

near side front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,888 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 89,318 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,954 miles

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

off side mirror cover missing

play to both front top mounts

Fail 29 Jan 2010 79,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side mirror cover missing

play to both front top mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2009 68,603 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 9 Jan 2008 59,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 59,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,335 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 39,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
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EK51 ZGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK51 ZGY, 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 EK51 ZGY registered?

EK51 ZGY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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