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CU51 AGJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,415 mi
Last recorded74,415 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember starting corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 73,586 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,675 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,703 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

slight engine oil leak

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight weep steering rack n/s

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2016 71,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

needs tracking

slight engine oil leak

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight weep steering rack n/s

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,202 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn slightly on the inner edges

exhaust rusty

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight oil leak

slight weep from the steering rack n/s

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,572 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the edges

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight weep from the steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2014 67,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

n/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge and slightly mishaped

needs tracking

slight lift both front top suspension mounts

slight weep from the steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,928 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,691 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light on

o/s rear tyre getting low

slight engine oil leak

slight leak from the steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,907 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre on 3mm and worn slightly on the inner edge

slight oil leak

steering rack wet on the n/s

Fail 26 Jul 2011 57,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre on 3mm and worn slightly on the inner edge

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leak

steering rack wet on the n/s

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,129 miles

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

engine management light on

rear wiper rubber split

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2009 50,724 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 50,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 40,831 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 22,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 22,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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 AGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AGJ, 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 AGJ registered?

CU51 AGJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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