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CE51 BYY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,032 mi
Last recorded101,032 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 BYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 101,032 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear. rear pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faded lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure excessively corroded (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section next to suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2020 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust silencer to centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight damage nearside rear lens

Fail 14 Aug 2019 88,301 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight damage nearside rear lens

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,302 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b oth sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear silencer exhaust flange corroded rear heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded underside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b oth sides (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear silencer exhaust flange corroded rear heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,458 miles

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

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

centre exhaust to rear silencer flange heavily corroded

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,458 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

centre exhaust to rear silencer flange heavily corroded

nearside rear shock dust cover insecure

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 73,044 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 9 Aug 2016 73,044 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to rear

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,661 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,542 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,637 miles

front off side tyre worn inside edge

rear near side tyre worn inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,912 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,912 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,323 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre has had puncture repair

spare tyre is punctured and flat

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,360 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 11,670 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 BYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BYY, 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 BYY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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