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FE51 AXB

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,322 mi
Last recorded72,322 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,319 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,291 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,766 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,293 miles

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

exhaust rear box cover corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,863 miles

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

exhaust rear box cover corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,278 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 36,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,482 miles

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 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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