MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Minor chip in windscreen & sun-strip tint fitted
Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to outer wall
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre deep cuts to tread ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system in poor condition
Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
Minor chip in windscreen & sun-strip tint fitted
Nearside rear tyre has deep cuts to outer wall
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre deep cuts to tread ()
Air filter housing insecure.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipes corroded.
Heavy corrosion to front subframe mounting points.
Rear coil springs heavily corroded.
Rear indicators slightly discoloured.
lower side skirts fitted restricting inspection of outer sill areas.
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear coil springs heavily corroded.
Rear indicators slightly discoloured.
Air filter housing insecure.
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipes corroded.
Heavy corrosion to front subframe mounting points.
lower side skirts fitted restricting inspection of outer sill areas.
Corrosion around front subframe centre mounting points
Front gearbox mount perished
Offside rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
Several chips in windscreen
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU51 ABA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CU51 ABA, 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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CU51 ABA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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