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FE51 AEU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,365 mi
Last recorded112,365 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 112,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,365 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 107,149 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2011 107,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,629 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2009 97,646 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 97,646 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,490 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,831 miles

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

f/o/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2006 72,303 miles

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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FE51 AEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 FE51 AEU, 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 AEU registered?

FE51 AEU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is FE51 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 AEU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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