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CX51 VNJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,144 mi
Last recorded124,144 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 124,144 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 124,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 115,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 107,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 107,784 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 95,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,286 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 74,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,356 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 34,282 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 VNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNJ, 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 VNJ registered?

CX51 VNJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2001.

Is CX51 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 VNJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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