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CV51 RZR

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,632 mi
Last recorded110,632 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 110,632 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake backplates and axle mounting brackets heavily corroded

Rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 108,853 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 104,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 94,565 miles

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

slight lift in o/s and n/s front top strut mounting

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,558 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,443 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 86,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,183 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,776 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,467 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,296 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 45,527 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,320 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,097 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 25,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,411 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 RZR is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

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

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