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CV51 CVH

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,399 mi
Last recorded152,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 CVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 152,399 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 152,264 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 143,923 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 143,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 140,152 miles

Front both headlight lens cloudy

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

Rear backbox outer skin corroded ,,inner skin ok

Fail 2 Sep 2019 140,151 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended inop (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system load sensing valve to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlight lens cloudy

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

Rear backbox outer skin corroded ,,inner skin ok

Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,178 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear brakepipe rusty

Rear backbox outer skin corroded ,inner skin ok

Fail 6 Sep 2018 139,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre valve cracking

Offside Rear brakepipe rusty

Rear backbox outer skin corroded ,inner skin ok

Pass 6 Sep 2017 137,185 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 137,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 135,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,299 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 132,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,392 miles

offside parking brake effort low

Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,353 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,729 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 116,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,895 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,621 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 102,618 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 83,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 64,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 55,423 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 CVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CVH, 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 CVH is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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