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CU51 JHR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,814 mi
Last recorded103,814 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 JHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 103,814 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link pin (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,050 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,319 miles

altenator belt showing deterioration

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear brake disc splash gards deteriorated

n/s frnt tyre has two lumps to outer sidewall+slight splits,advise to replace

rear brake pad o/s starting to get lower

Fail 2 Oct 2014 83,319 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

altenator belt showing deterioration

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear brake disc splash gards deteriorated

n/s frnt tyre has two lumps to outer sidewall+slight splits,advise to replace

rear brake pad o/s starting to get lower

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,959 miles

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

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

both front h/lamps deteriorated

both rear axle lower spring locators corroded/deteriorated on limit

both rear brake disc splash gards/backing plates corroded/deteriorated badly

n/s front tyre has two small lumps+small split to sidewall.advise to change

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,959 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front h/lamps deteriorated

both rear axle lower spring locators corroded/deteriorated on limit

both rear brake disc splash gards/backing plates corroded/deteriorated badly

n/s front tyre has two small lumps+small split to sidewall.advise to change

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,155 miles

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

both h/lamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake disc splash gards corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 77,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both h/lamps slightly deteriorated

both rear brake disc splash gards corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded

rear tyres have uneven/stepped treadwear

Pass 26 Aug 2011 72,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,109 miles

n/s/f floor fractured outside of prescribed area.

n/s/r inner tyre wall perished.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f floor fractured outside of prescribed area.

n/s/r inner tyre wall perished.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,345 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,681 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 52,096 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,096 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,833 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,833 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,019 miles

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 JHR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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