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CX51 WZB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,349 mi
Last recorded121,349 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 WZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 121,349 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn pin loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 102,062 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,176 miles

Advise Brake pedal slightly stiff but is acceptable.

Advise Rear brake performance just acceptable.

Advise all brake pipes have Been greased

Nearside Front Inner wing brake pipe has corrosion which is only just acceptable at this time

Fail 14 Jan 2017 93,176 miles

Braking system leaking Main down side of tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise all brake pipes have Been greased

Nearside Front Inner wing brake pipe has corrosion which is only just acceptable at this time

Pass 23 Jan 2016 86,946 miles

Advise rear brake performance just acceptable.

Advise slight deterioration to front number plate

Nearside Front Advise surface corrosion to brake pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2015 80,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,154 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,316 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,476 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,267 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,300 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,666 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,593 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 WZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

CX51 WZB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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