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CN51 MEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 89,578 miles

Front lower engine mounting bush worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 89,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front lower engine mounting bush worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 83,607 miles

Bonnet cable / latch deteriorated

Both headlamps faded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 11 May 2022 83,607 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet cable / latch deteriorated

Both headlamps faded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2021 77,500 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 69,719 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 69,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexis deteriorated,slight leak of gases

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,382 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 65,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust flexis slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low 3m

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,093 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust flexis deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,035 miles

Front, Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Headlamps faded

Offside front seat base loose

Fail 12 Aug 2017 47,035 miles

Front, Centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Headlamps faded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front seat base loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2015 33,549 miles

Front exhaust pipe minor leak of gasses

Nearside rear tyre geting low

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Slight movement in offside front seat frame

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,592 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,752 miles

rear exhaust box outerskin corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,134 miles

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight movement in nearside front seat

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 12,034 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 5,190 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 5,190 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 MEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MEY, 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 MEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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