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CN51 ABW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,343 mi
Last recorded156,343 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ABW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 156,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf/nsf/osr (3.6.B.2c)

EML light and coolant light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 1 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 136,765 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2015 136,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 130,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2013 113,199 miles

weak pattern both headlights

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 113,199 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

sill covers fitted

weak pattern both headlights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,066 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,497 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,497 miles

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

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

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

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,014 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to blow

Pass 7 Oct 2009 68,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,010 miles

BACK BOX DOUBLE SKIN CORRODED....

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SHOWING RUST CORROSION....

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CAR....

OIL LEAKS LOWER PULLEY SEAL,,,AND SUMP AREA,,,LEAKING OIL OVER STEERING RACK,,,,

WIPER SCRATCH MARKS OVER REAR WINDSCREEN....

Fail 1 Oct 2008 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BACK BOX DOUBLE SKIN CORRODED....

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS SHOWING RUST CORROSION....

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CAR....

MILEAGE BULB NOT WORKING,,,CAN NOT SEE MILEAGE...

OIL LEAKS LOWER PULLEY SEAL,,,AND SUMP AREA,,,LEAKING OIL OVER STEERING RACK,,,,

WIPER SCRATCH MARKS OVER REAR WINDSCREEN....

SPARE TYRE PUNCTURED ,,SCREW IN TYRE,,,FLAT....

Pass 3 Sep 2007 42,231 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,645 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 34,645 miles

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

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 ABW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN51 ABW, 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 ABW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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