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CE51 BDV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,652 mi
Last recorded60,652 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,652 miles

service warning on

Pass 24 Sep 2024 60,116 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,037 miles

misfire detected

Fail 15 Sep 2023 59,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

misfire detected

Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,222 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 57,814 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,564 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,088 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,230 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 48,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 48,590 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 44,741 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)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,372 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low inside edge

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,051 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,456 miles

offside front tyre nearly BALD inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,348 miles

wear inside edges rear tyres

Pass 19 Sep 2005 16,597 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 BDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CE51 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE51 BDV registered?

CE51 BDV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is CE51 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 BDV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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