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CN51 BPM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,930 mi
Last recorded146,930 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 BPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 146,930 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 146,930 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 139,390 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 132,216 miles

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014 132,216 miles

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

damage to nearside front bumper

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2013 122,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 122,228 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 113,811 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 113,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 111,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 104,250 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 94,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 83,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 59,497 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front silencer to rear silencer flanges badley corroided on exhaust system.

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 BPM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BPM, 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 BPM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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