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FE51 DKJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,922 mi
Last recorded86,922 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2019 86,922 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH from each flexi to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH from load valve to both flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking and slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL IN GENERAL & GREASED. AGE OF VEHICLE WOULD SUGGEST BRAKE PIPES NEED REPLACING. CORROSION EVIDENT. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL IN GENERAL & GREASED. AGE OF VEHICLE WOULD SUGGEST BRAKE PIPES NEED REPLACING. CORROSION EVIDENT. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, advise replace. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S REAR NEAR REAR FLEX JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,622 miles

both main, both from limiter and both rear brake pipes coated in grease

exhaust back box corroded and blowing

o.s. beam pattern poor

play in both front strut top bushes when jacked up

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,812 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 Sep 2013 61,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 57,154 miles

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front strut top bushes worn

o.s. track rod end gator split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 49,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 32,721 miles

exhaust back box corroded tread low rear tyres

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,341 miles

exhaust back box corroded

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 DKJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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