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CX51 FPY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,556 mi
Last recorded112,556 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 112,556 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

n/s rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,543 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

n/s rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 10 Aug 2011 101,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,326 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake disc backplate starting to corrode

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Fail 23 Jul 2010 90,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake disc backplate starting to corrode

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both steering tie rods

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,144 miles

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 63,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 48,651 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 14 Aug 2006 37,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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CX51 FPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX51 FPY, 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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CX51 FPY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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