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CV51 LVX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 LVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015

Offside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Fail 5 Oct 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Pass 7 Oct 2014

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2013

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013
Pass 5 Oct 2012

head lamp lenses faded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Fail 5 Oct 2012

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

head lamp lenses faded

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken

Pass 6 Oct 2011

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

Nearside 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)

front discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside 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)

front discs worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front discs worn

o/s/f headlamp poor

slight play in o/s/f steering component

slight roughness from o/s/r wheel

squeaking from both front wheels

Pass 30 Sep 2009 112,693 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,378 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 7,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,716 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

3x wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 75,501 miles

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

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 LVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

CV51 LVX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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