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CV51 XAO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,408 miles

centre section exhaust join with rear flange corroded & weak .......

front brake pads very low .........

Fail 25 Jan 2017 91,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section exhaust join with rear flange corroded & weak .......

front brake pads very low .........

Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,693 miles

both front tyres worn edges .....

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit .....

rear exhaust silencer and both join flanges corroded .....

wipers smear .....

Pass 27 Nov 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,102 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,916 miles

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

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

rear exhust box rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,001 miles

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

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

plastic upper strut damaged on offside

Fail 13 Oct 2011 66,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic upper strut damaged on offside

Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,704 miles

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

rear exhust box rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,553 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,376 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 51,376 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 47,183 miles

slight wear in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,056 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 XAO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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