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CX51 GFA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

107,102 mi
Last recorded107,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 GFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,102 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,419 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 106,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 99,391 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2015 99,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,938 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre deteriorated and tread seperating

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,365 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2011 57,466 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 57,466 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,656 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,510 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 39,510 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

slight dampness oround n/s/f steering gator

slight lift in both front shockers

Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper worn

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2007 37,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wiper worn

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

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 GFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CX51 GFA, 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 GFA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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