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J2 CMV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 CMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 121,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s/f & n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing dust guard rotted off (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,741 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak around engine and gearbox ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also starting to crack in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,741 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak around engine and gearbox ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s also starting to crack in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 113,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 113,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,515 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,710 miles

All brake pipe undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2012 104,695 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

vehicle over heated

Fail 18 Nov 2011 94,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

vehicle over heated

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,736 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front bottom engine mount bush deteriated

Fail 12 Nov 2010 83,736 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front bottom engine mount bush deteriated

Pass 1 Aug 2008 67,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,224 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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J2 CMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J2 CMV, 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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J2 CMV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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