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CV51 AUU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,597 mi
Last recorded137,597 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 137,597 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas.... (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside lower arm mount area....DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is lower.... (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease leak.... (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside is lower.... (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated....

Pass 16 May 2017 127,574 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 118,365 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,097 miles

emissions on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,067 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)

emissions on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 107,227 miles

o/s front tyre tread low

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear outer sill corroding

o/s wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust corroded

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

Fail 20 Oct 2014 107,227 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front tyre tread low

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

o/s rear outer sill corroding

o/s wiper blade splitting

rear exhaust corroded

slight fluctuation to n/s front brake

Pass 25 Oct 2013 953,465 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Oct 2013 95,338 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2012 88,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 88,466 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 80,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,711 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,962 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 60,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 60,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,891 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 AUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AUU, 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 AUU registered?

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

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