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FE51 AEO

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,510 mi
Last recorded99,510 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,510 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Misting of oil around engine

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,080 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Misting of oil around engine

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Nov 2017 92,167 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery loose

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Nov 2017 92,167 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at side of chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery loose

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,825 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery loose

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,985 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 83,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,690 miles

both front strut tops worn

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,118 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 65,854 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside

slight play front strut tops

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 60,536 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 46,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 46,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,798 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
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FE51 AEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AEO, 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 FE51 AEO registered?

FE51 AEO is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2001.

Is FE51 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 AEO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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