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CX51 WYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on31 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 WYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2026 125,768 miles

Coil spring worn All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides - Nearside And Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Covered Heavily in Sealant (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides - Nearside And Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides - Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2025 125,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake only just met standards

sports exhaust fitted loud but not excessive

Pass 27 Apr 2024

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by front subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET THE STANDARDS 17%

Rear exhaust has slight leak

sport exhaust loud

Pass 9 Sep 2019

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 116,978 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,550 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 114,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,484 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,442 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tinted windows fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,176 miles

sill kit futted , front disc's worn and corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2011 76,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs worn and corroded

sill kit fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 69,053 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 668,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 60,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 60,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,536 miles

SCREW IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 31 Jan 2008 52,536 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

SCREW IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 91,805 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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CX51 WYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CX51 WYV, 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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CX51 WYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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