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CV51 APY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

91,628 mi
Last recorded91,628 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,628 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 91,616 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 91,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 91,608 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 91,411 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

only just met brake performance requirements

Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,336 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 91,336 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mounting slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mounting slight play

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2018 89,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,989 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,962 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 87,775 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,738 miles

both headlights slightly dull

Fail 23 Jun 2015 85,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlights slightly dull

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 83,683 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,801 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,243 miles

o/s/r tyre split open in tread but not deep enough to see cords

Fail 29 Jun 2011 73,649 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread but not reached cords

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,649 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread but not reached cords

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,144 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,007 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,292 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 52,292 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,957 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 44,926 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,784 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 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 APY, 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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CV51 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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