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CN51 PKS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,691 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 100,690 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking (8.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 96,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front head lamps lens very misty.

advise wipers does not park in correct position.

Pass 30 May 2014 89,968 miles

Both front dip beam patterns very weak

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

Fail 25 May 2013 84,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 84,957 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 80,364 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)

centre to rear exhaust flanges are SEVERLEY weakened due to corrosion STRONGLY ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 11 May 2011 76,394 miles

Car has sideskirts so unable to fully inspect vehicle

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

Item fromt mirror not obstructing view at time of test

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

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

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

Power steering fluid residue on steering rack (poss inner seals under gaiters weeping - requires further investigation to confirm)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 67,327 miles

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

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

wipers not allways self park out of view

Fail 12 May 2010 67,327 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 54,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,289 miles

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

corrosion to front discs

Fail 16 Jul 2008 47,289 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

corrosion to front discs

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,166 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,166 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 27,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 27,209 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 PKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PKS, 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 PKS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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