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C6 CDS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,191 mi
Last recorded113,191 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 CDS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 113,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever slight travel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 112,605 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing Both rear wheels, 1 nut missing out of each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever slight travel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 109,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 108,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 107,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arm pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossover (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2017 107,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure ball joint locking bolt loose (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arm pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded arm (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crossover (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 106,716 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 105,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 98,785 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,547 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,425 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 95,388 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 88,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 79,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,599 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 71,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight outer side wall damage to n/s/front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,218 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 69,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C6 CDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 C6 CDS, 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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C6 CDS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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