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CV51 GLF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 104,036 miles

All brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Battery clamp missing but secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearstick stiff and hard to select 1st gear

Metal brake pipes rear axle and front wheel arch areas slightly corroded

N/s/r headlamp lense slightly misted not affecting light

Rear shock casings corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,036 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

All brake discs corroded on contact surfaces

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearstick stiff and hard to select 1st gear

Metal brake pipes rear axle and front wheel arch areas slightly corroded

N/s/r headlamp lense slightly misted not affecting light

Rear shock casings corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 103,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,757 miles

aux belt perished

battery insecure no clamp fitted

gear box diff seal leaking

o/s steering rack tie rod knuckle has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corroded wheel arch area

o/s/r shock casing corroded

rear discs corroded and lipped pads ok at present

Fail 19 Mar 2013 94,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

aux belt perished

battery insecure no clamp fitted

gear box diff seal leaking

o/s steering rack tie rod knuckle has slight play

o/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corroded wheel arch area

o/s/r shock casing corroded

rear discs corroded and lipped pads ok at present

Pass 14 Sep 2012 90,607 miles

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

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

engine management light on

wiper blades ripped front

Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,598 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

wiper blades ripped front

Pass 21 Sep 2011 84,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,361 miles

n/s/r disc worn all other disc faces pitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,330 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

n/s/r disc worn all other disc faces pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,757 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 39,613 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 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

CV51 GLF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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