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CN51 HGW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,999 mi
Last recorded105,999 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 105,999 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,156 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 99,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,925 miles

engine light on

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,925 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,325 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside headlamp has a slightly reduced beam pattern

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 93,325 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rear box mounting detatched

nearside headlamp has a slightly reduced beam pattern

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,611 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,263 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 38,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,294 miles

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

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 HGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HGW, 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 HGW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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