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CE51 VMT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 158,219 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,378 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 149,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,389 miles

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

STONE CHIP

Pass 20 Jul 2012 131,789 miles

chip in windscreen

head light images fading

offside & nearside tyres wearing edges

rear silencer corroding

slight movement offside & nearside front strut top mounts

Pass 29 Dec 2011 125,002 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside and nearside headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate. still able to provide a beam image

lowering coil spring fitted to the front and standard coil spring fitted to the rear at the time of the test

non standard exhaust rear silencer fitted to the time of the test

non standard wheels fitted at the time of the test

one bulb not working within the high level stoplight more than 50% still working at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,888 miles

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

windscreen various chips

Pass 6 Jan 2010 95,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,954 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,958 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CE51 VMT 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 86.7%.

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 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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 December 2001.

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