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CV51 MYM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,643 mi
Last recorded59,643 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,643 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 59,640 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both, done (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 May 2015 53,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2015 53,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust system back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brakes noisy during roller test

oil on steering rack and engine

rear silencer heavily corroded

some corrosion present on nearside front brake disc

some imbalanceat rear brakes

Fail 9 Jun 2014 49,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear brakes noisy during roller test

oil on steering rack and engine

rear silencer heavily corroded

some corrosion present on nearside front brake disc

some imbalanceat rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,084 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

mil lamp on.

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2013 47,084 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

mil lamp on.

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,786 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,130 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 41,657 miles

rear metal brake pipe to flexy slight corrosion

steering rack slight leak maimly pipe union tightened

Fail 24 Nov 2010 40,638 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,797 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall derteriating.

Noise from gearbox area.

Rear exhaust box rusty.

Slight play in nearside front top strut mounting.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,865 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,318 miles

nsf/osr/nsr tyre crcking in tread

nsr hand brake cable and fuel line heat damage no leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2006 31,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 26,676 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 MYM 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 66.7%.

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

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