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CV51 DYS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 142,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking main steel (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

eml on

n/s/f tyre edge wear

wipers require attention

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,692 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroding

n/s/r and both main steel brake pipes corroding

slight play at steering wheel

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking steel brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front steel brake pipes corroding

n/s/r and both main steel brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s/f inner rack arm

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,734 miles

both front and rear steel brake pipes corroding

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 115,385 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroding

both front tyres close to wear indicators

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator

Fail 11 Oct 2013 115,385 miles

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

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

both front steel brake pipes corroding

both front tyres close to wear indicators

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,885 miles

both front steel brake pipes corroding

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

mid section exhaust corroding and slight blow

Fail 5 Oct 2012 105,883 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front steel brake pipes corroding

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

coolant bottle empty

mid section exhaust corroding and slight blow

Pass 14 Oct 2011 93,852 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 93,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroding

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,903 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 70,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,530 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

mid and back box exhaust corroded

noise from n/s/f brake when applied

o/s/f door strap loose

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,709 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2006 53,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 53,679 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/front tyre edge wear

o/s/.front tyre wear

rear and mid exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,189 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DYS, 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 DYS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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