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CE51 KCF

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 90,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 90,756 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 81,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2019 81,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,999 miles

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Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,999 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,170 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,851 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 56,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,497 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 52,481 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,406 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,625 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 25,248 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 25,248 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 12,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 6,908 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 KCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KCF, 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 KCF is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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