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CV51 EHP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,372 mi
Last recorded63,372 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 EHP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 63,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,179 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 57,974 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear axle mounts corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sus arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2016 56,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sus arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn close to legal limit

rear exhaust det

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,060 miles

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front engine mount deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,640 miles

bad idle/ hunting, head lamps deteriorated, body damaged, tyre pressures low, exhaust deteriorated, o/s front brake pipe rusty, coolant stain on engine gear box and rack wet with oil, multi guards fitted

rear coil springs fitted diffrently, c.v.boot grease at front hubs, minor play in n/s front wheel bearing, o/s front flexy insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2014 51,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

bad idle/ hunting, head lamps deteriorated, body damaged, tyre pressures low, exhaust deteriorated, o/s front brake pipe rusty, coolant stain on engine gear box and rack wet with oil, multi guards fitted

n/s hand brake arm forwards

rear coil springs fitted diffrently, c.v.boot grease at front hubs, minor play in n/s front wheel bearing, o/s front flexy insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,914 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,380 miles

EML on, engine hunting, hand brake imbalanced n/s low and arm forwards, head lamps deteriorated and poor images, multi guards fitted, exhaust deteriorated, body damaged, rear coil springs fitted different ways,

o/s rear tyre uneven wear, n/s front flexy ferrule rusty , wetness at steering rack, c.v.boots greased

Fail 24 Jul 2012 46,353 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on, engine hunting, hand brake imbalanced n/s low and arm forwards, head lamps deteriorated and poor images, multi guards fitted, exhaust deteriorated, body damaged, rear coil springs fitted different ways,

o/s rear tyre uneven wear, n/s front flexy ferrule rusty , wetness at steering rack, c.v.boots greased

Pass 29 Jul 2011 42,664 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

N/s/f headlamp bracket damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 38,900 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,968 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

multi guards fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,632 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,566 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV51 EHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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