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CV51 UZD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,190 mi
Last recorded168,190 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 UZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 168,190 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damage

Pass 26 May 2015 164,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 162,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 161,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 161,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 159,450 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 159,450 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 154,197 miles

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

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

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

hand brake stiff to operate

very slight wear inner edge of near side front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2010 154,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

hand brake stiff to operate

very slight wear inner edge of near side front tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 144,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 144,958 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,739 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 135,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 123,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 101,476 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 UZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UZD, 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 UZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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