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CU51 NRG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,406 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 77,207 miles

Emissions not tested smoke unit out off calibration wont work (7.4.B.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine block ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,445 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine sump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 73,445 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak engine sump area ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,265 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,274 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f headlamp beam slightly weak

o/s handbrake cable into back plate rusted

rear metal brake pipes corroded/ rusted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 57,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing cover

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey when spun

rear metal brake pipes rusted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,428 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s door mirror missing cover

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey when spun

rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,192 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 52,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,241 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,500 miles

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,232 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 38,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,965 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 35,965 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 34,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,561 miles

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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 NRG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NRG, 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 NRG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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