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CU51 HJB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,662 mi
Last recorded82,662 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 82,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 78,685 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 78,685 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2017 75,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2017 75,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases intermediate flange and tail flange excessively deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to nearside front brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,082 miles

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

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

rear and centre exhaust codded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,799 miles

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear and centre by jont badly codded

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear and centre by jont badly codded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 55,454 miles

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

advise exhaust corrosion rear box and joint between rear box and front pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,369 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,684 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear exhaust box visual corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,684 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box visual corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,154 miles

advise rear exhaust casing corroded and rear joint to front pipe corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,658 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 HJB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 HJB, 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 HJB registered?

CU51 HJB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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