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FE51 DNY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,948 mi
Last recorded127,948 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 127,948 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 127,948 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,195 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 119,194 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,545 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 104,636 miles

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

eml light on.

front brake discs worn.

n/s/r suspension mount rusty.

o/s/r shock rusty.

rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,632 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

drivers door mirror cracked

fault light on

fuel tank pipe perishing

near side rear tyre wall cut

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2012 98,632 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

drivers door mirror cracked

fault light on

fuel tank pipe perishing

near side rear tyre wall cut

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,400 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 88,446 miles

front brake discs thin/rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 88,446 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs thin/rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,980 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 73,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 62,759 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 62,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,961 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 36,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 DNY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DNY, 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 DNY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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