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FE51 BYU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,086 mi
Last recorded125,086 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 125,086 miles

Both beam patterns slightly faded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R outer handbrake cable clip missing.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 125,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both beam patterns slightly faded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/R outer handbrake cable retaining clip missing.Both rear handbrake levers not on stops.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jul 2014 124,973 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,175 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 110,931 miles

f\side lights slight blue tint,surface rust on susp components,f & r b\discs,wear inner edges r\tyres.

ns h\brake performance down compared with os eff just passed.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 110,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

f\side lights slight blue tint,surface rust on susp components,f & r b\discs,wear inner edges r\tyres.

ns h\brake performance down compared with os eff just passed.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,988 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 59,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 47,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2005 36,160 miles

nail in tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FE51 BYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

FE51 BYU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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