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CU51 VTH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 160,656 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 96,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,812 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,151 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,151 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,887 miles

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

rear exhaust system deteriorated by connection flanges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 79,598 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,417 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 38,898 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,533 miles

Hand brake travel long.

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

Offside 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 VTH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTH, 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 VTH registered?

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

Is CU51 VTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 VTH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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