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CX51 YVZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 YVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,822 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beem mouting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beem mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,812 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,983 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,631 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,261 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,461 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2009 71,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,614 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,625 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 62,025 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 YVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YVZ, 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 YVZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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