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FY51 CVO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,404 mi
Last recorded138,404 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 138,404 miles

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

Nearside Front front suspension top mounting slight play

Nearside Rear rear axle front bushes getting weak

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight play

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

Offside Rear rear axle front bush getting weak

Fail 5 Dec 2017 138,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front suspension top mounting slight play

Nearside Rear rear axle front bushes getting weak

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

Offside Front top suspension mounting slight play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear axle front bush getting weak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,304 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 125,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mountings split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,353 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure Offside (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Windscreen wiper (8.3.1b)

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,175 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside headlight starting to discolour

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

headlights starting to discolour

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

road springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,192 miles

advise handbrake check

brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2013 98,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise handbrake check

brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs worn

Fail 14 Nov 2011 79,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,779 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,779 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)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,962 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipes greased

flexi ferrulles corroded

sill covers fitted unableto inspect outer sills

Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,250 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

axle bushes deteriorated

brake pipes greased

flexi ferrulles corroded

main beam switch sticks on flasher

sill covers fitted unableto inspect outer sills

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 36,682 miles

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

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 CVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY51 CVO, 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 CVO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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