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CU51 GBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,947 mi
Last recorded85,947 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 85,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,817 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,169 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,332 miles

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

off side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,175 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,268 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/rear tyer slightly worn on inner edge slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2007 19,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,522 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 GBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

CU51 GBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is CU51 GBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 GBX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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