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CV51 XLD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and heavily corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and heavily corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 49,619 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,438 miles

damage to o/s door mirror

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,848 miles

corrossion on rear axle

Fail 18 Oct 2017 40,847 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

corrossion on rear axle

Pass 11 Oct 2016 38,531 miles

heavy corrossion front subframe mounting points

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 6 Oct 2016 38,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s front (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front lower (2.4.G.2)

heavy corrossion front subframe mounting points

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,394 miles

heavy corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

n/s front cv gaitor starting to split

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 36,392 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

heavy corrossion on o/s rear brake disc

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

n/s front cv gaitor starting to split

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,390 miles

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 29,387 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,110 miles

corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 9 Oct 2012 26,108 miles

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

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

corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,295 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 24,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,116 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,116 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,918 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 21,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 20,544 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,211 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 14,025 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 14,003 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CV51 XLD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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