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CV51 AOU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,005 mi
Last recorded90,005 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 AOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 90,005 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside headlamp glass broken

one rubber mount missing from rear silencer

Fail 13 May 2014 90,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside headlamp glass broken

one rubber mount missing from rear silencer

Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,608 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,092 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 73,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 54,708 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,687 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 54,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,593 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,673 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 33,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,729 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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CV51 AOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV51 AOU, 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 CV51 AOU registered?

CV51 AOU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CV51 AOU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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