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CE51 UNN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,383 mi
Last recorded145,383 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 UNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 145,383 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 129,239 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 117,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 111,501 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 110,807 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt jammed seat belt catches stuck under back seat (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 101,451 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 101,074 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,206 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,392 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management lamp (mil)

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,392 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,084 miles

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,079 miles

REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,437 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 68,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 68,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,329 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 55,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,998 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,812 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,172 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,279 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,712 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 UNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UNN, 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 UNN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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The MOT history for CE51 UNN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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