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CU51 AGC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,958 mi
Last recorded99,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 99,958 miles

Coolant level warning lamp illuminated but level is ok

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,427 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,614 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 62,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,376 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded excessivly and may fall off at any point

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

o/s/f door mirror back missing

one side of centre exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,376 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded excessivly and may fall off at any point

flat spot on n/s/r tyre

o/s/f door mirror back missing

one side of centre exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,717 miles

Oil leak

back box corroded and join to centre corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,047 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,108 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,867 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,327 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 32,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,091 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 AGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AGC, 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 AGC registered?

CU51 AGC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 October 2001.

Is CU51 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 AGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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