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FE51 AFU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 117,473 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,322 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,165 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,137 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 60,725 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

O/s headlamp lens is starting to discolour.

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

Slight noise heard from n/s front wheel bearing.

Slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Tyre now on o/s front is worn on the edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,725 miles

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.

O/s headlamp lens is starting to discolour.

Slight noise heard from n/s front wheel bearing.

Slight play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Tyre now on o/s front is worn on the edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,207 miles

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,202 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is starting to corrode.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 50,372 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,520 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 43,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,687 miles

back bpx corroded2

front discs worn

front strut tops worn

rear brakes on need of attention

Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,710 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 AFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AFU, 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 AFU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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