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CE51 BCZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 62,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,476 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 45,263 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,416 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,416 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,581 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,448 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,599 miles

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

n/s door mirror body damaged/repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2006 30,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 26,824 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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CE51 BCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE51 BCZ, 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 CE51 BCZ registered?

CE51 BCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is CE51 BCZ safe to buy?

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