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CX51 VSO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,907 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 84,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,693 miles

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

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

advise front nearside outer sidewall of tyre is damaged

advise front offside outer sidewall of tyre is damaged

advise rear offside inner sidewall of tyre is damaged

advise front nearside outer edge is devoid of tread

advise front offside inner edge is devoid of tread

Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,738 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Fail 24 Nov 2007 84,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 84,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,956 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 VSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

CX51 VSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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