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CV51 RXU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,141 mi
Last recorded92,141 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 RXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure bumper corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure

emergency fuel cap fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,521 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground ecu (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2019 87,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 87,953 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,602 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 83,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,533 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,533 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 72,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,378 miles

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

Rear exhuast corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,048 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,246 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,520 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 63,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,445 miles

Nearside 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 RXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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