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CE51 XCZ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014
Fail 1 Sep 2014

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,649 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)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 105,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 100,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a minor cut

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 90,806 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,144 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,144 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil level low !!!

found offside rear service & parking performance low !!!!

front brake disc's corrode inner braking surface area !!!

front brake pad linning approx 85-90% worn low !!!

nearside & offside front tyre on 3-3.5mm tread depth & worn uneven !!!!

Pass 27 Oct 2008 82,488 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 82,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 77,708 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 77,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 71,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wall perished quite alot.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 71,038 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & wall perished quite alot.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

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 XCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

CE51 XCZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CE51 XCZ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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