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FE51 DBV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,267 mi
Last recorded104,267 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 104,267 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 100,178 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,508 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 98,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,257 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2014 96,246 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,733 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2012 93,840 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre walls deformed.

Offside wiper damage.

Rear exhaust box flange deteriorated.

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Wiper motor weak.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,840 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre walls deformed.

Offside wiper damage.

Rear exhaust box flange deteriorated.

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Wiper motor weak.

Fail 3 Jul 2011 90,522 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2011 90,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,366 miles

2x childseats fitted in the rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,456 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,636 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 40,877 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 DBV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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