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CV51 UYK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,828 mi
Last recorded158,828 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 UYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 158,828 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 158,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 156,269 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2021 149,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 147,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 145,208 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 145,173 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joining piece (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 21 Nov 2017 143,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 141,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 137,946 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 129,266 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,774 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 121,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 107,598 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 107,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 95,277 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,191 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 29 Oct 2007

brake pipes corroding.nearside rear tyreworn on edge

Fail 27 Oct 2007

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

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

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,582 miles

advise dash light in/op

advise diesel tester broken no print out emissions pass 0.75

advise front pads look low

advise nearside front shock damp

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,646 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 UYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

CV51 UYK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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