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CW51 CJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,570 mi
Last recorded88,570 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 CJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2012 88,570 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 31 May 2012 88,570 miles

rear exhhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 14 May 2011 78,565 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 78,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 70,533 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 70,533 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,772 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,759 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,124 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracks appearing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,967 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,064 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 33,064 miles

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

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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CW51 CJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CW51 CJU, 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 CW51 CJU registered?

CW51 CJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is CW51 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 CJU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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