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CV51 LFM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,135 mi
Last recorded80,135 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,135 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 23 Apr 2016 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 72,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,041 miles

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

side skirts fitted

slight exhaust leak

tyre wear n/s/f

Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

side skirts fitted

slight exhaust leak

tyre wear n/s/f

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,518 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

side skirts fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 63,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,355 miles

tread depth n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,815 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,811 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 47,363 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 47,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,728 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,119 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,119 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,822 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 LFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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