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CV51 GMF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,292 miles

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside rear axle brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside rear axle brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2018

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,644 miles

Rear Exhaust Bracket Slightly Corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2015 108,217 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,120 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,230 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

over sills fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,308 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 60,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,339 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 52,337 miles

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,987 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,501 miles

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

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 GMF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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