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EK51 ZWZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ZWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,891 miles

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

corrosion to coil springs

wiper blades spliting

Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to coil springs

wiper blades spliting

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,451 miles

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

corrosion to coil springs

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,027 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,196 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 57,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 54,746 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,376 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,057 miles

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

cracking to side wall areas offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 41,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,283 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 28,628 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 22,971 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

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 ZWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWZ, 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

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What year was EK51 ZWZ registered?

EK51 ZWZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for EK51 ZWZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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