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CN51 PJR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 PJR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 142,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres below legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear number plate light dim

bad oil leak at engine bay

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

both front wipers do not quite park in the correct position

Pass 8 Mar 2016 127,220 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Near side wing mirror cover missing

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 127,220 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Near side wing mirror cover missing

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,572 miles

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

Windscreen Wipers Not Returning to Stop Position - Intermittent

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,572 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine Light On

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

Windscreen Wipers Not Returning to Stop Position - Intermittent

Pass 22 Mar 2014 97,596 miles

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

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

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

slight cracks offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,351 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,351 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,864 miles

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

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

offside wiper torn

Fail 19 Mar 2010 82,864 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside wiper torn

Pass 18 Mar 2009 80,665 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)

slight corrosion of exhaust joints between centre and rear box

Pass 15 Mar 2008 78,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,190 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 76,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 72,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PJR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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