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FE51 BZY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 BZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

rear child seat fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak

rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 120,090 miles

varuios pipes corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 12 Aug 2013 120,090 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

varuios pipes corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 113,700 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 106,526 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 93,607 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on edges !!!!!

Pass 12 Aug 2008 87,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 81,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,340 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 BZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

FE51 BZY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is FE51 BZY safe to buy?

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