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CN51 ESZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,288 mi
Last recorded146,288 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 146,288 miles

N/s & o/s headlamp lens' faded / discoloured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,180 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,938 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,876 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 80,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,605 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,605 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,763 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,953 miles

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

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)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

left hand horn button not working

offside rear tyre starting to castle on the inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2008 53,909 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,944 miles

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 ESZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 ESZ, 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 ESZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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