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EK51 ZPG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,385 mi
Last recorded178,385 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2014 178,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,385 miles

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 163,276 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 163,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 153,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 153,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 144,166 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 144,166 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 138,036 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 138,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 128,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 110,901 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 103,957 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 ZPG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK51 ZPG, 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 ZPG registered?

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

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