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CU51 AJC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,776 mi
Last recorded219,776 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 219,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 214,228 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/r & n/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 207,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2014 207,123 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 200,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2013 200,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to o/s & n/s outer sills

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 191,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 191,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 182,953 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 170,100 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 156,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 156,682 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 132,600 miles

N/s/r tyre detiorated

Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,342 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 97,342 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,115 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 63,970 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 AJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJC, 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 AJC registered?

CU51 AJC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is CU51 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 AJC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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