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CX51 SXN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,421 mi
Last recorded119,421 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 SXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 119,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 115,043 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 115,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,838 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 110,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,180 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,912 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 91,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 76,297 miles

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

N/S/r inner sidewall splittng.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 76,297 miles

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

N/S/r inner sidewall splittng.

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 67,333 miles

Oil leak

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

Surface cracking on O/S rear tyre.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,333 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Surface cracking on O/S rear tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,156 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 SXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SXN, 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 SXN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2001.

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