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CV51 FSU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,808 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 101,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 94,905 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler spout clip corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 94,887 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler spout clip corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,988 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 86,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 72,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

play at n/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,354 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 68,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,680 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 57,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 47,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,621 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 44,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 37,590 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

off side steering rack has slight play

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 FSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FSU, 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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What year was CV51 FSU registered?

CV51 FSU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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The MOT history for CV51 FSU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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