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CV51 APU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

wiper are not parking automatic

Fail 17 Sep 2015 173,279 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leak

wiper are not parking automatic

Pass 8 Sep 2014 160,689 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust bracket broken

wipers motor not parking automaticaly

Pass 13 Sep 2013 146,969 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 133,429 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroding\nsr rim slight damaage\

Pass 17 Sep 2012 133,429 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroding\nsr rim slight damaage\

Pass 20 Sep 2011 124,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both wipers split on ends

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake disk's in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2011 124,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wipers split on ends

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake disk's in poor condition

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 123,545 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 114,054 miles

nearside and offside front/rear tyres inner shoulders showing wear

Fail 22 May 2010 114,054 miles

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

nearside and offside front/rear tyres inner shoulders showing wear

Pass 22 May 2009 105,875 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,571 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 100,571 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 95,487 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 95,463 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 79,542 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 APU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV51 APU, 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 APU registered?

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

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The MOT history for CV51 APU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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