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CE51 BXP

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,607 mi
Last recorded95,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,710 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 89,536 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 84,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside + nearside rear tyres cracking

ossfide + nearside front top strut mounts have lift in

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded but secure at time of test

wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 70,040 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,709 miles

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

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

bonnet very difficult to open.cable streched

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 42,020 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 31,569 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 BXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

CE51 BXP is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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