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CV51 JBU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,364 mi
Last recorded117,364 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 117,364 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,533 miles

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

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,590 miles

alternator belt perished

front tyres close to limit

rear wiper worn

Fail 29 Jan 2014 103,590 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

alternator belt perished

front brake discs corroded

front tyres close to limit

rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 99,411 miles

engine oil leak

headlights slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 99,411 miles

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

engine oil leak

headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2012 84,985 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2012 84,980 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front disces sligth corrosion edge

o/s/f pad clip lose

Fail 30 Oct 2010 83,812 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front disces sligth corrosion edge

o/s/f pad clip lose

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs rusty

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe flexi section loose

n/s front tyre tread getting low 3mm

n/s front wiper blade in poor condition

n/s rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front brake discs rusty

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe flexi section loose

n/s front tyre tread getting low 3mm

n/s front wiper blade in poor condition

n/s rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,528 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 74,528 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,097 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engin around sump and crank shaft oil seal area.

Pass 28 Oct 2006 55,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 46,442 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 46,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JBU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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