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CV51 VYM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

59,363 mi
Last recorded59,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 VYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 59,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,894 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 51,873 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to osr tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished throughout tyre dot code 2901 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,777 miles

All four(4) tyre(S) cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 33,105 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 32,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,514 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 29,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,421 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,912 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 22,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 16,060 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 14,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 8,981 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 VYM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

CV51 VYM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is CV51 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 VYM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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