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CV51 CVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,246 mi
Last recorded131,246 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 131,246 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

brake pedal rubber wear

corrosion fuel tank proctector (falling off)

ex fronr flexy det

o/s mirror tapped

play both front top mounts o/s limit

rear backplates corrosion

Fail 1 May 2013 131,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear backplates corrosion

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

brake pedal rubber wear

corrosion fuel tank proctector (falling off)

ex fronr flexy det

o/s mirror tapped

play both front top mounts o/s limit

Pass 4 May 2012 123,765 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 123,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 113,406 miles

Centre rear brake pipe corroded

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

Fail 4 May 2011 113,406 miles

Centre rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 101,151 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 101,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2009 86,757 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight mishape to inner tread N/S/R tyre

Fail 1 May 2009 86,757 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight mishape to inner tread N/S/R tyre

Pass 7 May 2008 73,468 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)

Pass 8 May 2007 59,160 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,160 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

adv:unable to see thickness of front or rear inner brake pads.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 55,446 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 55,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 46,609 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 CVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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