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FE51 DTX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 124,052 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,336 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2016 73,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust

Pass 11 Feb 2015 65,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,588 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 24,329 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,833 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)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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 DTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE51 DTX registered?

FE51 DTX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FE51 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 DTX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE51 DTX have outstanding finance?

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