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CV51 JFF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,213 mi
Last recorded142,213 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 JFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,213 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

coolent warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 140,067 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 140,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 137,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 137,866 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 133,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f door mirrior craked

Pass 2 Dec 2010 126,240 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front/ rear o/s n/s brake disc slight corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 113,606 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 113,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 97,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 97,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 78,264 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,863 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod end, but suggest renewed.

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV51 JFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

CV51 JFF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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