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CNZ 9951

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

96,154 mi
Last recorded96,154 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 9951
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 96,152 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 96,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust clamp corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear wheels not same size

rear ehaust heat shield loose

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 31 May 2012 91,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 88,081 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 88,072 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front headlight slightly insecure

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,056 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front headlight slightly insecure

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,603 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 74,298 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,298 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,973 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,973 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,989 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 55,989 miles

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

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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CNZ 9951 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 CNZ 9951, 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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CNZ 9951 is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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