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CN51 JTJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,594 mi
Last recorded81,594 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 81,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag lamp on

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall

Fail 27 Dec 2012 81,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag lamp on

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f lower rad componets cable tied up

n/s/r indicator damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2011 70,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f lower rad componets cable tied up

n/s/r indicator damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,631 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,817 miles

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

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

both rear tyre's slightly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2010 56,817 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre's slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,298 miles

ECU BOX INSECURLY MOUNTED UNDER FRONT NEARSIDE WING.

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF IN OPERATION. SUSPECT NEW CABLES MAY BE REQUIRED.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Fail 20 Aug 2009 52,298 miles

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

ECU BOX INSECURLY MOUNTED UNDER FRONT NEARSIDE WING.

HANDBRAKE LEVER STIFF IN OPERATION. SUSPECT NEW CABLES MAY BE REQUIRED.

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,996 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,378 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,148 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 31,715 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 JTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JTJ, 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 JTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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