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CN51 ACR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,353 mi
Last recorded90,353 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear pipes covered in grease or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 89,790 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No discernible beam pattern from either side due to clouded lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Very very worn. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear brake pipes covered in grease or similar (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,773 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 83,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 78,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting/hanger broken.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 78,711 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust mounting/hanger broken.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 75,391 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,090 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,013 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,084 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,151 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,672 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,090 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,117 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,825 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 50,376 miles

Advise rear exhaust box cover plate in poor condition.

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 ACR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ACR, 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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What year was CN51 ACR registered?

CN51 ACR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is CN51 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 ACR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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