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CU51 AGH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,258 mi
Last recorded97,258 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 97,258 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,538 miles

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

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

Oil leak

axle mountings corroded slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,203 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 89,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,925 miles

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

rear axle brackets corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 80,925 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear axle brackets corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 72,230 miles

front exhaust clamp missing but system not insecure

middle exhaust hanger rusted off but system not insecure

middle to rear exhaust joint rusted

Fail 4 May 2011 72,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust clamp missing but system not insecure

middle exhaust hanger rusted off but system not insecure

middle to rear exhaust joint rusted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,657 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,800 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 29,100 miles

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

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

front of vehicle has been accident repaired.

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 AGH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AGH, 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 AGH registered?

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

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