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CP51 AJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,244 mi
Last recorded159,244 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 AJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 159,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded and supported with chain

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 159,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel leaking fluid (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

rear silencer corroded and supported with chain

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 158,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,271 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and split but not leaking also rear box secured with chain

Fail 4 Nov 2017 156,195 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside unable to fully inspect

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and split but not leaking also rear box secured with chain

Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, both rears, o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 152,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported end box (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on incorrect park postion (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, both rears, o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 149,211 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 159,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 147,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 132,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 115,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,714 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 80,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,761 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,546 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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CP51 AJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP51 AJU, 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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CP51 AJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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