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FY51 CVM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,812 miles

Nearside Front 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 Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear brake check / discs signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2019 92,099 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 88,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear 2.5mm

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

headlights slightly insecure

Fail 16 May 2018 88,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort foot (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear 2.5mm

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

headlights slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,479 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,090 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,851 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

offside steering rack end joint has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,757 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre tread cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front pads wearing thin, front discs getting worn,

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,666 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,222 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 CVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CVM, 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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What year was FY51 CVM registered?

FY51 CVM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FY51 CVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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