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CN51 ZUS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,420 miles

Rear suspension and shock absorbers rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2017 115,420 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear suspension and shock absorbers rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,223 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 109,223 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 104,654 miles

Centre Front Lower engine stabilizer mount torn

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber body rusty

Offside Rear shock absorber body rusty

all of front subframe rusty

Fail 21 Oct 2015 104,644 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded both of front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped in engine bay (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Lower engine stabilizer mount torn

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber body rusty

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

Offside Rear shock absorber body rusty

all of front subframe rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 101,989 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

temp repair to 1 rear exhaust mounting 1 missing but system is secure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 87,341 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2012 87,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,216 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,249 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 69,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,219 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 49,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,885 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 40,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2005 31,630 miles

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

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

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

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 ZUS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZUS, 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 ZUS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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