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CV51 MZY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,422 mi
Last recorded60,422 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 MZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 60,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Jul 2015 59,366 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note: Exhaust system has general corrosion.

Note: Offside front and offside tyres have deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 58,240 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 31 Jul 2013 57,207 miles

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

Note: Both front tyres and the offside rear tyre have deteriorated resulting in numerous small cracks in tyre walls and tread.

Note: Various brake pipes have been greased.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,970 miles

note:brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Jul 2012 55,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note:brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 50,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,671 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 42,832 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,832 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 39,702 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 MZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZY, 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 MZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

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