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FE51 ADV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,322 miles

Both front top suspension mounting maximum play n/s&o/s

Fail 25 Jan 2017 127,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front top suspension mounting maximum play n/s&o/s

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 111,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 111,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,553 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the tread (185/65/15)

Chip in windscreen

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (185/65/15)

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

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

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

O/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge (185/65/15)

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,553 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking on the tread (185/65/15)

Chip in windscreen

Fuel filter corroded

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges (185/65/15)

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

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

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

O/s steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

O/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge (185/65/15)

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,422 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,248 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,404 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,516 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,075 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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FE51 ADV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FE51 ADV, 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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FE51 ADV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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