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CE51 KDU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,927 mi
Last recorded148,927 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 148,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 148,890 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 140,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear box near joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both at rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded too nearside across axle into flexi s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 116,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap

Fail 19 Sep 2015 116,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 89,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers

Fail 28 Feb 2012 77,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers

Pass 2 Mar 2011 71,311 miles

sill covers

Fail 2 Mar 2011 71,311 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,450 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,888 miles

front number plate is damage

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 52,411 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate has some damage

Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,046 miles

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

rear number plate has some damage

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 KDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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