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CE51 UYC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,332 mi
Last recorded163,332 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 163,332 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 163,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 152,928 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 152,928 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 145,641 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre outer wall chipped, not down to cords

Off side front top suspention mount has slight play

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box missing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 145,641 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn

Near side front tyre outer wall chipped, not down to cords

Off side front top suspention mount has slight play

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box missing

Pass 23 Feb 2012 142,625 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers starting to smear

nearside front tyre deep cut on outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,204 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 131,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 123,071 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 123,071 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 13 May 2008 115,170 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 115,170 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 29 May 2007 106,444 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 97,700 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 UYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 UYC, 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 UYC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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