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CP51 APX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,240 mi
Last recorded100,240 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 APX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

both wiper blades in poor condition

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,890 miles

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,890 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres slightly out of shape

o/s front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 May 2015 89,997 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust back box to center section join in poor condistion

play in top strut mount

Fail 14 May 2015 89,997 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake pipes

exhaust back box to center section join in poor condistion

play in top strut mount

Pass 21 May 2014 86,506 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,500 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,570 miles

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 61,527 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 56,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,331 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,394 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 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 APX, 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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What year was CP51 APX registered?

CP51 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2001.

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