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CV51 HAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,445 mi
Last recorded122,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 122,445 miles

engine management light is on in dash panel

Fail 29 Oct 2012 122,439 miles

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

engine management light is on in dash panel

Pass 15 Oct 2011 109,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 109,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2010 95,197 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 95,197 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

MIL on

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

interior mirror insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2009 83,615 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,615 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 73,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 62,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,873 miles

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

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

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 HAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CV51 HAU?

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What year was CV51 HAU registered?

CV51 HAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is CV51 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 HAU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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