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CU51 MZZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,151 mi
Last recorded107,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 101,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 95,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamp lenses deteriorating

left steering wheel horn push not operating

slight corrosion on o/s/f,n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r & center rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

could not fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal,but slight corrosion sowing front & rear

front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2012 93,036 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

could not fully inspect brake pipes due to underseal,but slight corrosion sowing front & rear

front headlamp lenses deteriorating

o/s/f brake disc,pads & caliper show signs of overheating

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,582 miles

corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs,brake pads low

corrosion on rear coil springs

corrosion starting front & rear brake pipes

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,555 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion starting front subframe,chassis rails front & rear

different type coli springs at rear

slight fluffing n/s/r seat belt

Pass 8 Feb 2010 77,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 74,794 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,915 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp not operating

Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,834 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

nearside front fog lamp not operating

Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,688 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,688 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,400 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 MZZ 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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

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

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