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FE51 CFX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,008 mi
Last recorded122,008 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 CFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2019 122,008 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 119,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

slight blue smoke

Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,923 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear exhaust rubbers perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

slight blue smoke

Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,232 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,231 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven o/s slow (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,788 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Apr 2014 112,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,771 miles

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

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

centre and back box deteriated

front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 110,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

centre and back box deteriated

front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,753 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,311 miles

Oil leak

front bumper insecure.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper insecure.

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,493 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 91,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,784 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 81,784 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades smeering slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2008 68,508 miles

n/s/f wiring loom insecure, n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded, n/s/f inner wing crumpled, o/s/f shocker top bush has slight play

Fail 28 Mar 2008 68,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/f wiring loom insecure, n/s/f o/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded, n/s/f inner wing crumpled, o/s/f shocker top bush has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,125 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,161 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 CFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 CFX, 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 CFX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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