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CK51 ECW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,117 mi
Last recorded96,117 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 96,117 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 96,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,970 miles

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Joint heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 85,970 miles

Engine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Joint heavily corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 78,434 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with pitted edges.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Section (and Joint) heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,514 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with slight pitting.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 71,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with slight pitting.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Wiper Blade deteriorated.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 70,048 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,048 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Oct 2009 65,989 miles

BOTH Front Wiper Blades split @ ends.

Engine Fault Warning Lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,215 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 46,368 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,368 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,374 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn on inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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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CK51 ECW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CK51 ECW, 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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CK51 ECW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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