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FE51 DLX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 103,220 miles

back box badly corroding and weeping

e,m,l on

main beam is a blue colour

n/s/f tyre badly scuffed

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

rear axle pivot bushes deteriorating

rear shocks badly corroding

rear springs corroding

water pump leaking

Fail 28 Aug 2014 103,220 miles

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

back box badly corroding and weeping

e,m,l on

main beam is a blue colour

n/s/f tyre badly scuffed

n/s/r tyre close to limit and cracking

rear axle pivot bushes deteriorating

rear shocks badly corroding

rear springs corroding

water pump leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,011 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Engine management light on

Headlamp switch loose

N/S/F tyre has a screw in it & badly scuffed on outer sidewall

N/S/R tyre cracking & starting to split

Rear axle bushes fractured & have slight movement

O/S/R tyre badly cracking & has screw in outer shoulder

Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,010 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Engine management light on

Headlamp switch loose

N/S/F tyre has a screw in it & badly scuffed on outer sidewall

N/S/R tyre cracking & starting to split

Rear axle bushes fractured & have slight movement

O/S/R tyre badly cracking & has screw in outer shoulder

Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,646 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 98,646 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 95,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,772 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 87,772 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 76,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 69,091 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 58,479 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 58,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,474 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 DLX 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 60%.

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 DLX, 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 DLX registered?

FE51 DLX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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