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CE51 BWY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,700 mi
Last recorded78,700 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 78,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 73,913 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 73,590 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 19 May 2015 73,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,312 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

new brake light bulbs fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,547 miles

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

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

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside and offside wiper blades split

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,246 miles

Engine light on

Headlights poor images

Nearside & offside front top mounts

Nearside rear tyre edges worn

Offside rear tyre sidewall perrished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2011 44,264 miles

E.G.R. valve faulty.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 44,261 miles

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

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

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

E.G.R. valve faulty.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,528 miles

cracks nearside front outer tyre wall

offside front tyre low inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,527 miles

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

cracks nearside front outer tyre wall

offside front tyre low inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2008 33,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,109 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2006

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,987 miles

corrosion rear silencer

o/s front tyre BALD inside edge near limit

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 BWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green 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 CE51 BWY, 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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CE51 BWY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2001.

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