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CE51 KAU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,009 mi
Last recorded139,009 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 139,009 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,401 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 129,401 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 129,383 miles

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 121,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,103 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 111,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 95,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,333 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,912 miles

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

engine rattle

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 88,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 79,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,292 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 77,292 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 59,435 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 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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