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CX51 ZXH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,057 mi
Last recorded136,057 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 ZXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 136,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 136,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,379 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine smoking a little when held on revs rear exhaust guard loose

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 130,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine smoking a little when held on revs rear exhaust guard loose

Pass 21 Nov 2008 118,905 miles

severe engine misfire

Fail 21 Nov 2008 118,899 miles

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

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

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

severe engine misfire

Pass 30 Nov 2007 103,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,024 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 67,777 miles

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriating

small exhaust leak from back box middle pipe joint

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 ZXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

CX51 ZXH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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