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ET51 CXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

178,775 mi
Last recorded178,775 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 CXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 178,775 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Radiator fixings broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock rusting

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight mount damaged.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock rusting

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 167,978 miles

Damage apparent around radiator fixings.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlight mount damaged.

Nearside Rear Corrosion apparent rear spring mounts.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion apparent spring mounts

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Fail 6 Feb 2019 167,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Corrosion apparent rear spring mounts.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion apparent spring mounts

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2018 150,975 miles

Corrosion starting around front and rear nearside and offside suspension mounting areas

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose on mounting [aim on lower limit]

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

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

Slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 13 Feb 2018 150,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion starting around front and rear nearside and offside suspension mounting areas

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose on mounting [aim on lower limit]

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 16 Feb 2017 138,230 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to corrode

engine cover fitted underside

Fail 15 Feb 2017 138,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside and offside front brake discs starting to corrode

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre and rear exhaust sections starting to corrode

engine cover fitted underside

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,567 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate/corrode

Pass 13 Mar 2015 119,952 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage to front of vehicle

nearside front headlamp slight insecurity headlamp aim ok at test

offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust sections coroding

slight corosion front brake discs

slight knocking felt at steering wheel

Fail 13 Mar 2015 119,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damage to front of vehicle

nearside front headlamp slight insecurity headlamp aim ok at test

offside front headlamp lens starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust sections coroding

slight corosion front brake discs

slight knocking felt at steering wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,185 miles

Body damage to front of vehcle.

Corrosion front brake components,

Headlight security n/s

Strong advise N/S/F wheel bearing noise

Strong advise headlight pattern o/s,

Strong advise rear exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 113,184 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Body damage to front of vehcle.

Corrosion front brake components,

Headlight security o/s?

Strong advise headlight pattern o/s,

Strong advise rear exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 106,968 miles

Front bumper security

Headlight pattern diffused o/s/ front

N/S front tyre side wall cut

N/s/f wheel arch cover broken

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

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

Rear shock absorbers rusty

centre mirror missing

wiper blade n/s ageing

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,968 miles

Front bumper security

Headlight pattern diffused o/s/ front

N/S front tyre side wall cut

N/s/f wheel arch cover broken

Rear exhaust box rusty not yet blowing

Rear shock absorbers rusty

centre mirror missing

wiper blade n/s ageing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 102,178 miles

Engine management light on

Engine oil leaks

N/S front wing liner damaged and loose

O/S/F wheel rim distorted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear ex box rusty not yet blowing

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Slight knocking noise from top steering column

Fail 28 Feb 2012 102,178 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

Engine oil leaks

N/S front wing liner damaged and loose

O/S/F wheel rim distorted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear ex box rusty not yet blowing

Rear shock absorbers rusty

Slight knocking noise from top steering column

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,063 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front 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)

engine hunting on idle

nearside headlight slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre feathering

smell of diesel from engine area but unable to check due to engine cover fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,063 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front 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)

engine hunting on idle

nearside headlight slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre feathering

smell of diesel from engine area but unable to check due to engine cover fitted

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 79,603 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

coolant low

r/tyres worn unevenly

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,603 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

coolant low

r/tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Apr 2009 92,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 92,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,174 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 90,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 80,391 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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ET51 CXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ET51 CXB, 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 ET51 CXB registered?

ET51 CXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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