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CE51 MKU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,709 mi
Last recorded190,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 MKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 190,709 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 173,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 173,941 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 165,411 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 165,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 157,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 143,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE51 MKU?

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What year was CE51 MKU registered?

CE51 MKU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is CE51 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 MKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE51 MKU have outstanding finance?

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