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CN51 HEP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 133,833 miles

advise corrosion on front sub frame ,front and rear chassis ,,also on n,s.r and o,s,r axle beam mounts and also on o,s,r brake back plate.

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front sub frame upper mounting points

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,124 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,026 miles

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

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

advise corrosion starting on o,s,r brake backing plate.

advise corrosion starting on servo unit.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 118,026 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

advise corrosion starting on o,s,r brake backing plate.

advise corrosion starting on servo unit.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,208 miles

front metal brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2013 107,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,396 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 101,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 96,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 96,168 miles

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

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,653 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,880 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust box corroded at joint.

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,645 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,034 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 40,175 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 HEP 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 82.4%.

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 HEP, 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 HEP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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