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CU51 ABB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ABB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2024 86,323 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested backplates corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear mains and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear main axle mounting points heavily corroded

both rear tyres slight cracking

o/s/f subframe mounting point corroded

o/s/f subframe mounting point corroded

oil leak

slight exhaust blow from mid to rear flange

Fail 15 May 2023 85,190 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear steel brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear main axle mounting points heavily corroded

both rear tyres cracking and edge wear

slight exhaust blow from mid to rear flange

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,238 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,016 miles

slight corrosion to both front steel brake pipes

slight corrosion to both rear axle mounts

Pass 29 Feb 2020 70,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to o/s rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,483 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened rear beam n/s + o/s fixing brakets corrosion visable not yet excessive (5.3.3 (c) (i))

corossioin visable n/s + o/s rear brake back plates not yet excessive

exhaust pipe to rear silencer join gasses leaking not yet excessive

Pass 9 Feb 2018 59,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 59,276 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,015 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 43,304 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,671 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,768 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,930 miles

small lip on front brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2011 36,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

small lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,168 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,863 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,696 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 31,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,085 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 24,344 miles

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

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

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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CU51 ABB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU51 ABB, 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 CU51 ABB registered?

CU51 ABB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CU51 ABB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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