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FY51 CBX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,534 mi
Last recorded148,534 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 148,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sills covered.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 148,534 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sills covered.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,927 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 135,927 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Sills covered.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2013 121,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sills covered.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2012 108,722 miles

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

centre rear view mirror missing

front discs worn and slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2012 108,700 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

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

centre rear view mirror missing

front discs worn and slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,910 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,940 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2007 62,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 54,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,765 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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FY51 CBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY51 CBX, 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 FY51 CBX registered?

FY51 CBX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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