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CU51 AER

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,613 mi
Last recorded69,613 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 69,613 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 59,461 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre has light cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre has light cracking on sidewalls

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and also middle to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Light cracking in tyre tread pattern

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi split (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cracking around edge of tyre all way round (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Light cracking in tread pattern

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 53,651 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 53,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 49,832 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,738 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,694 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 35,451 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,657 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,736 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 AER is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AER, 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 AER registered?

CU51 AER is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for CU51 AER shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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