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CU51 RDN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,461 mi
Last recorded89,461 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 RDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 89,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub frame covered in underseal

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 89,461 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front sub frame covered in underseal

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,564 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

slight surface rust

Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,247 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s where the sub frame bolts up (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame hevily corroded

o/s and n/s rear beam brackets corroded, rear beam corroded

plastic sill covers fitted,rear exahust joint and box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,301 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 74,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,664 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Both axle beam securing brackets corroded

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 67,644 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Rear Both axle beam securing brackets corroded

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,035 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,075 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,468 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,312 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,303 miles

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

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 RDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU51 RDN registered?

CU51 RDN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is CU51 RDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 RDN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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