MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine management light on
Nearside Outer 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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front disc rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer 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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front disc rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
centre exhaust to rear box corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light on
oil
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine light on
oil
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE51 AVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 AVW, 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 AVW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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