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CX51 XDE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,050 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very close to mot limits light scratches on screen due to wiper ware (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 117,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Bumper insecure ()

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' very close to mot limits light scratches on screen due to wiper ware (8.3.1a)

steering notchy in operation

Pass 1 Oct 2015 113,166 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,667 miles

Steering rack pipe union has slight leak

exhaust has slight leak of gases

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack pipe union has slight leak

exhaust has slight leak of gases

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,423 miles

Nearside obligatory mirror slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever reserve travel bordering on insufficient

Windscreen has minor scratching across swept area

Fail 3 Oct 2013 100,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside obligatory mirror slightly insecure

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

Parking brake lever reserve travel bordering on insufficient

Windscreen has minor scratching across swept area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,144 miles

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

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

exhaust deterated

Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust deterated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both wiper blades split

engine managment light illuminated

n/s door mirror slight play

Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,951 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

both wiper blades split

engine managment light illuminated

n/s door mirror slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,775 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 70,753 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic oversills restricting full inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,608 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 39,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,000 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 XDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDE, 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 XDE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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