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CU51 AKW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

145,237 mi
Last recorded145,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 AKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 145,237 miles

Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

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

cover over sills

Fail 13 Oct 2017 145,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

both rear axle mounts corroded

plastic over sills fitted

under engine tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,285 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

N/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

N/s rear brake pipe corroded

N/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2016 142,285 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

N/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

N/s rear brake pipe corroded

N/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

N/s wing mirror cracked

corrosion under vehicle body and on sub - frames

front fuel pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,937 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Covers and trays preventing access to some components.

Exhaust is corroded.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Rear shock absorber dust covers are loose.

Rear subframe mounting brackets are corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 137,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes from front to rear valve - marked (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer leaking - see advice (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Covers and undertrays preventing access to some components.

Joint on middle section of exhaust is corroded & will probably break when rear section is replaced.

Metal brake pipes going to and from both rear hoses are corroding.

Rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure.

Rear subframe mounting brackets are corroded.

Pass 2 Jan 2014 137,040 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,039 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 134,464 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2012 134,463 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2011 123,869 miles

THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE AND IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR SEAM.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 123,869 miles

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

THE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE REAR EXHAUST SILENCER HAS STARTED TO DETERIORATE AND IS BLOWING SLIGHTLY AT THE REAR SEAM.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 110,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,888 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 101,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 94,655 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 94,655 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 89,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 82,408 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 AKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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

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