MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK CHANGE AS NESSARY (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all PIPES BEEN CLEANED NOT CHANGED SO STRONG ADVISE TO CHECK IN FUTURE PRESSURE CHECK OK (3.6.B.2c)
EXHAUST GUARD LOOSE FRONT
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNERS RUSTY WORN STRIP CHECK PADS SAME TIME (3.5.1i)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ALL RUSTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THREOUGH OUT
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and inside of all 4 wheels are all very rusty MAIN ALL VERY RUSTY CHECK ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service and hand brake low effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL 4 CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK CHANGE AS NESSARY (3.6.B.4d)
EXHAUST GUARD LOOSE FRONT
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH INNERS RUSTY WORN STRIP CHECK PADS SAME TIME (3.5.1i)
SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES ALL RUSTY REQ WAX OIL GREASE THREOUGH OUT
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear shocker top cover not conected at top
Offside rear side light unit damaged but no white light showing
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear shocker top cover not conected at top
Offside rear side light unit damaged but no white light showing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
sill covers fitted
slight deterioration on the exhaust system
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs heavily corroded
warning lamp on dashboard
no oil showing on dipstick
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear discs heavily corroded
warning lamp on dashboard
no oil showing on dipstick
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine rattle
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine rattle
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE51 KAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.
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