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CG51 JCG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

95,079 mi
Last recorded95,079 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG51 JCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 95,079 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,822 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 88,114 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 88,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 79,878 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,500 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 70,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassiss leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring mount /chassiss leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake pipes from rear flexibles corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 69,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 69,744 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides outer sills under plastic sill covers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,470 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,901 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 64,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 63,097 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 63,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,987 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 61,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,330 miles

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 52,599 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 52,599 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 49,808 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,016 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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CG51 JCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 CG51 JCG, 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 CG51 JCG registered?

CG51 JCG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is CG51 JCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CG51 JCG shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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