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CV51 DYG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

184,044 mi
Last recorded184,044 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 DYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 184,044 miles

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 184,044 miles

185 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 183,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 178,303 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Fail 22 Oct 2014 178,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner tread pattern

Pass 9 Oct 2013 172,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 172,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres uneven wear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 166,907 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 166,907 miles

Centre Rear 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)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 161,469 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 161,365 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 154,554 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 154,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre uneven wear

Pass 20 Aug 2009 145,495 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 145,484 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 123,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s front inner wheel arch cover insecur

Pass 13 Aug 2008 123,914 miles

inner wheel arch covers fitted

o/s front inner wheel arch cover insecur

Pass 23 Aug 2007 106,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 92,436 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 DYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DYG, 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 DYG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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