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CU51 AEH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 117,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,743 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 103,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2013 90,230 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2013 90,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,805 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 66,480 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 66,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,475 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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CU51 AEH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 CU51 AEH, 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 AEH registered?

CU51 AEH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CU51 AEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 AEH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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