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CE51 BYV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,153 mi
Last recorded141,153 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 141,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 133,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 125,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 125,431 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 118,843 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 118,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 110,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 110,480 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 110,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 100,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 97,384 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 BYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

CE51 BYV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is CE51 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 BYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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