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FE51 ALU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,405 mi
Last recorded56,405 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 ALU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 53,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,626 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 51,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,060 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,869 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 45,864 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,103 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 43,098 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,346 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,113 miles

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

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 ALU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE51 ALU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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