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CU51 ZHO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,821 mi
Last recorded175,821 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 175,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 175,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 154,534 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 154,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 144,275 miles

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 4 Jan 2013 138,107 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 125,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 111,275 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,402 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,498 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 74,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 46,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,170 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,818 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,258 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 ZHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

CU51 ZHO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CU51 ZHO safe to buy?

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