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HV51 CWM

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,863 mi
Last recorded121,863 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 CWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 121,863 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

one exhaust hanger corroded off but system still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,188 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 113,106 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2015 103,904 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2014 97,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 91,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 78,554 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,673 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive oil leek from oil switch

Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excessive oil leek from oil switch

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,702 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 62,724 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 57,034 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,952 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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HV51 CWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV51 CWM, 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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HV51 CWM is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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