MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner and outer (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/80R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield above rear exhaust box detached
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 x rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Including Metal Pipe Fittings Above Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Worn/Perishing/Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rear Including Metal Pipe Fittings Above Axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Worn/Perishing/Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position Light Dim
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side Both Sides (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position Light Dim
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Out of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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FE51 BYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2001.
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