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CN51 BLH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,651 mi
Last recorded152,651 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 152,651 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Fail 18 Apr 2023 152,651 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 151,737 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Fail 19 Apr 2022 151,737 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,821 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED RESTRICTED INSPECTION

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 138,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 138,307 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside handbrake cable casing swollen with rust

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

Offside Rear Inner surface rust inner sill

Fail 21 Apr 2017 130,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside handbrake cable casing swollen with rust

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner surface rust inner sill

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,587 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,517 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres badly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 102,801 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 102,471 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 102,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal rubber worn on one edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,093 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on one edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth on one edge

rear brakes noisey

Pass 14 Sep 2010 82,714 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 82,714 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 13,320 miles

near side front tyre ,sidewall perishing

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 BLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 83,732 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BLH, 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 BLH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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