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CX51 ZWL

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,025 mi
Last recorded128,025 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ZWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 128,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 127,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 110,740 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,730 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 91,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,734 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,031 miles

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Rear EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,249 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,185 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 46,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,529 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 15,460 miles

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

Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Rear Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 32,098 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 ZWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

CX51 ZWL is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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