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CN51 ETC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,474 mi
Last recorded160,474 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ETC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 160,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

steel wheels fitted to front

Fail 5 Jan 2017 160,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

steel wheels fitted to front

Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,485 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 153,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 146,317 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre is beginning to perish

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear (brake caliper) handbrake mechanism grabbing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 146,317 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is beginning to perish

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

Offside rear (brake caliper) handbrake mechanism grabbing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 137,321 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 137,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2012 130,439 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 120,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 113,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 107,006 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,006 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,238 miles

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

rear exhaust joint rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2007 69,467 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low 2-3mm

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 28 Nov 2006 57,186 miles

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

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,748 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 49,748 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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CN51 ETC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CN51 ETC, 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 CN51 ETC registered?

CN51 ETC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for CN51 ETC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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