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CP51 EPA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

215,570 mi
Last recorded215,570 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 215,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight fuel leak no vissable signs of leak

Slight play front inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Dec 2015 215,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

Front wiper blade rubbers split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play front inner steering rack joints

Pass 5 Dec 2014 202,239 miles

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)

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes corroding.wiper rubbers splitting.play affecting inner steering rack joints on limit on both sides.n/s/r parking brake effort reduced.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 202,230 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes corroding.wiper rubbers splitting.play affecting inner steering rack joints on limit on both sides.n/s/r parking brake effort reduced.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 192,443 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle/suspension/subframes/brake pipes corroding.n/s/r tyre cracking.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 192,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle/suspension/subframes/brake pipes corroding.n/s/r tyre cracking.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 189,477 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r service brake effort reduced.

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes corroding.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 189,477 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r service brake effort reduced.

vehicle/suspension/subframes/all brake pipes corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 176,041 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.MODERATE PLAY AFFECTING TRACK ROD ENDS/INNER RACK JOINTS.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 176,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES/BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.MODERATE PLAY AFFECTING TRACK ROD ENDS/INNER RACK JOINTS.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 163,282 miles

N/S INNER RACK PLAY MODERATE.

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 163,282 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S INNER RACK PLAY MODERATE.

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 156,575 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 156,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 148,718 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 148,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 133,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 113,238 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,677 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 EPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CP51 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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