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CV51 XAF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XAF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,516 miles

advice rear exhaust rusty

advise slight exhaust blow

Fail 26 Mar 2016 69,495 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,208 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both front tyres edge wear and close to wear indicators

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

slight play developing n/s/f top mount

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,085 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,672 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,000 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear to mid exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2010 55,409 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 53,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,692 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 37,651 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 30,362 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 XAF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

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

Is CV51 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 XAF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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