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CV51 RZE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,058 mi
Last recorded86,058 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 86,058 miles

both front strut top mountings are worn/have slight movement

both rear coil springs are corroding

both rear shock absorber casings are corroding

rear exhaust system in poor condition and has a slight leak of exhaust gases

slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2019 82,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,173 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,163 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,114 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount play

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

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

Rear exhaust weak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 58,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper mount play

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

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

Rear exhaust weak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,981 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,406 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,406 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,240 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 35,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 28,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,071 miles

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

Offside 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 brake pad wear low

Pass 8 Jan 2010 20,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 19,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,063 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin in poor condition

oil dampness around power steering rack gaiters

Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,174 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 RZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

CV51 RZE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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