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CV51 ATZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,192 mi
Last recorded159,192 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 159,192 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 159,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 147,233 miles

Plastic wheel trims & sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 147,233 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Metal object offside rear tyre

Offside & nearside front tyres bald inner edges

Oil leak & low oil level

Plastic wheel trims & sill covers fitted

Some play offside front track rod end

Pass 18 Oct 2010 136,503 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2010 136,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 122,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 115,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 106,741 miles

All Four Wheel Trims Damaged,Nearside Front Tyre Outer Wall Slightly Cut Damaged,Engine Oil Leaks @ Turbo Area & Front Crankshaft Seal Area.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 96,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre Now As New & As Left From VT32/343642186407.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 96,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Engine & Turbo Area Wet With Oil.

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 87,292 miles

High Level Stop Lamp Partly Inopperative,Exhaust Smoke Emissions High @ 2.89m-1, Engine Oil Level Slightly High,Engine Oil Leaks @ Turbo Area & Front Crankshaft Area

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

oil leak

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 ATZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV51 ATZ, 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 ATZ registered?

CV51 ATZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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