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CV51 UCM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,076 mi
Last recorded131,076 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 131,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material .......ALL..NSF,NSR,OSR,OSR & FRONT TO REARS .............22 YR OLD MILES ETC (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

P3,,,,,,,,,22 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS AREAS & MAUN AXLE MOUNT AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 129,805 miles

21 YR OLD ETC ETC...............MILES

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL..........21 YR OLD.ETC.MILES, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,341 miles

,,,,,,,,,,,CAR 20 YR OLD,,,ETC ETC ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR AND FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR & OSR VVVHSC (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNTS /CHASIS AREAS ETC ETC, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 126,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,180 miles

D/SEAT TORN,,O/SILLS ETC,,205/50/16 X 4,,NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNT AREAS VHSC,,

Fail 8 Oct 2019 121,180 miles

D/SEAT TORN,,O/SILLS ETC,,205/50/16 X 4,,NSR & OSR AXLE MOUNT AREAS VHSC,,

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,844 miles

**********T-BELT ?...************205/50/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,NSR & OSR MAIN AXLE MOUNT AREAS VHSC,,

Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 96,959 miles

Nearside Rear Split in tyre sidewall not exposing cords

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,428 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 82,377 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,888 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 70,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,336 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,700 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,591 miles

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 9 Oct 2008 39,591 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 9 Oct 2007 31,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,172 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 22,243 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 UCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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