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CE51 KEJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,767 mi
Last recorded132,767 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 KEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,767 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 132,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,009 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 124,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 117,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 117,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 110,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front brake disc scored

rear exhaust mount missing but still fully supported

Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 83,690 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,690 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 68,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,322 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,743 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 34,396 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 KEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KEJ, 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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What year was CE51 KEJ registered?

CE51 KEJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CE51 KEJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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