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FE51 DFN

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,680 mi
Last recorded111,680 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 111,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 107,787 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to nearside rear brake pipe to flexi

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 75,644 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,644 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 62,863 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 62,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,321 miles

Chips on screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Security of rear silencer

Fail 10 Jan 2009 54,165 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Chips on screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Security of rear silencer

Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,780 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 49,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,234 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 DFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

FE51 DFN is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is FE51 DFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 DFN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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