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CN51 AAH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,688 mi
Last recorded105,688 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 AAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,688 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 11 Mar 2019 105,684 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

windscreen wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,161 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear brake back plate(s) corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Rear brake back plate(s) corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 87,419 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,750 miles

front exhaust flexi

Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,558 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear back plate corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 78,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s and n/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 74,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,462 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 55,623 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,442 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,561 miles

both front discs corroding on inner.

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 27,432 miles

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

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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CN51 AAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN51 AAH, 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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CN51 AAH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 September 2001.

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