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CX51 SWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,104 mi
Last recorded46,104 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 46,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters fading (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose held in place with cable tie (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where subframe bolts to chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where subframe bolts to chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above trailing arm corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters fading (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box joint badly corroded and breaking up but no blowing

exhaust front flexy worn and weak

Pass 26 Aug 2019 44,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above trailing arm pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,060 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,035 miles

Both front top strut mounts have slight play

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 22,606 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,606 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,978 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 21,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,319 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,915 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 17,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,101 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,624 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,743 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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CX51 SWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX51 SWY, 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 CX51 SWY registered?

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

Is CX51 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 SWY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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