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FE51 APX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,641 mi
Last recorded103,641 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,641 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 95,764 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 75,754 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 88,743 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 88,743 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,679 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 83,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,661 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 75,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,656 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 65,656 miles

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

centre to rear join of exhaust exc corroded

chip on windscreen ( outside zone a)

n/s/f and some rear b-pipes starting to corrode - note only

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2005 54,016 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 54,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bottom of a/c condensor has come off-found in bumper- a/c fan now insecure

oil leak

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 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 APX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 APX registered?

FE51 APX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FE51 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 APX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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