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CE51 BYB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,532 mi
Last recorded110,532 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 110,532 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 113,690 miles

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine generally oily

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2011 113,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine generally oily

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,600 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,857 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,799 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 100,799 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 94,866 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 94,866 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust back box

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

small grease leak at both outer driveshaft gaiters

Pass 24 Nov 2006 89,176 miles

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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 BYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB registered?

CE51 BYB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CE51 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 BYB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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