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FY51 CVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 146,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 146,545 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers not parking at bottom of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,578 miles

Front brake discs slightly warped

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp pattern poor

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

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

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

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

Offside Front head lamp pattern poor

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 143,166 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,932 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 126,932 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 111,662 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both headlights have poor patterns

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,203 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2013 98,203 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust system weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 84,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

exhaust system weak

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,483 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slighty corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,483 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slighty corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,730 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but still fully supporting system

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,782 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,895 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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FY51 CVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY51 CVG, 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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FY51 CVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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