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EN51 CJU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,556 mi
Last recorded42,556 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 CJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,556 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

inspection light on

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,524 miles

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

inspection light on

osf tyre has inner edge wear

spanner light on

Fail 25 Aug 2011 39,522 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

inspection light on

osf tyre has inner edge wear

spanner light on

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,919 miles

advise battery insecure

advise rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 29 Aug 2009 31,353 miles

advise battery insecure

advise both front top shock support mounts

advise rear ex-box

advise slight play bearing near-side rear

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,410 miles

advise door mirror glass near-side front

advise edges near-siude front tyre

advise rear ex-box rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,671 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 26,671 miles

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

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

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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EN51 CJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 EN51 CJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 CJU?

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What year was EN51 CJU registered?

EN51 CJU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2001.

Is EN51 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 CJU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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