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CW51 NHJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,558 mi
Last recorded160,558 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW51 NHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 160,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 157,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 156,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in wax oil

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 152,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 May 2014 146,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers do not always park in correct position but can be parked in correct position

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,210 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 141,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 136,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly corroded on inner edge

rear brake pipes covered in grease making full inspection difficult

slight noise detected in o/s/f wheel, possible wheel bearing

Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 126,363 miles

front tyres wearing on tread edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 120,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,723 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 114,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,478 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine appears to be leaking oil

Fail 28 Aug 2008 76,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine appears to be leaking oil

Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,764 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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CW51 NHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CW51 NHJ, 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 NHJ registered?

CW51 NHJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CW51 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW51 NHJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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