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CV51 AKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 154,918 miles

brake pipes coroded

front brakes worn

o/s/f top suspension mounting worn

play in steering rack

severe oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on edge

nail in offsidse rear tyre

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2011 142,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on edge

nail in offsidse rear tyre

offside front metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 120,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 120,932 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,609 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 109,609 miles

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

back box corroded

oil leak

slight uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 101,123 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 101,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 74,291 miles

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

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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CV51 AKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV51 AKU, 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

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What year was CV51 AKU registered?

CV51 AKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is CV51 AKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 AKU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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