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FE51 APY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,855 mi
Last recorded104,855 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 104,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Front slight roughness in wheel bearing

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

middle/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2015 99,260 miles

(both) healight beam pattern poor

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust has general corrosion

front tyres wearing on inside edges

nsf wing mirror glass cracked

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,962 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,736 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear tyre close to markers/ worn inner edge/ perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge/ perished

slight play in front strut top mount

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,279 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,108 miles

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2011 73,108 miles

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

rear silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,000 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,896 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 59,604 miles

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

offside front brake rubbing slightly -no readings on brake meter

Pass 17 Nov 2006 54,812 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 54,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 APY, 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 APY registered?

FE51 APY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is FE51 APY safe to buy?

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