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CU51 JFH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,028 mi
Last recorded132,028 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2020 132,028 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

emissions not tested

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,399 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 121,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,068 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,292 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,255 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,404 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,404 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,211 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,431 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,479 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,760 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 41,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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 JFH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JFH, 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 JFH registered?

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

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