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CV51 EHX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,925 mi
Last recorded205,925 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 EHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 205,925 miles

rear accident damage

Fail 4 Nov 2014 205,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear accident damage

Fail 21 Oct 2013 188,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 188,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 173,737 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 168,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/steering rack has slight freeplay

o/s r tyre has slight perishing cracks

Pass 16 Oct 2011 168,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/steering rack has slight freeplay

o/s r tyre has slight perishing cracks

Fail 5 Oct 2010 162,845 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside splash shield insecure/Under Vehicle

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

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch liner incomplete

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 162,845 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside splash shield insecure/Under Vehicle

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

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

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

Offside front inner wheel arch liner incomplete

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 162,823 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside splash shield insecure/Under Vehicle

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside front inner wheel arch liner incomplete

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 159,527 miles

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

o/s door mirror rear cover missing

o/s rear lens damaged

steering wheel cover deteriorated around n/s horn button but still secure and working

Fail 22 Sep 2009 15,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s door mirror rear cover missing

o/s rear lens damaged

steering wheel cover deteriorated around n/s horn button but still secure and working

Pass 3 Oct 2008 139,395 miles

engine mil light on..

offside mirror cover broken.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 125,055 miles

rear tyres 3-4mm

Pass 3 Oct 2006 110,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 89,815 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 EHX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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