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CE51 VLS

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,242 mi
Last recorded55,242 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 VLS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,242 miles

Rear exhaust condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,300 miles

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection to outer sills

Fail 11 Sep 2015 54,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

rear silencer heavily corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection to outer sills

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,163 miles

air bag light not illumanating

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

furter brake inspection required

rear silencer corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,654 miles

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

sill skirts fitted unable to fully inspect underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,972 miles

all tyres cracking in tread

auxilliary belt slightly cracking

brake inspection required

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

gearbox has slight leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper blade split

sill skirts fitted

steering rack has slight leak

wheel hub caps fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes require inspection

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirt trims fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2011 48,438 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes require inspection

unable to fully inspect sills due to skirt trims fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,976 miles

rear silencer very corroeded

screw in n/s/r tyre

brakes require stripping down and fully inspecting

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,432 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 45,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 39,829 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 VLS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VLS, 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 VLS registered?

CE51 VLS is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is CE51 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE51 VLS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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