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FE51 DWC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,269 mi
Last recorded82,269 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 DWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,269 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil around steering rack

screen cracked at bottom

sill covers fitted

springs rusty

Fail 7 Aug 2019 82,269 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights faided (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

oil around steering rack

screen cracked at bottom

sill covers fitted

springs rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,355 miles

exhaust braking up

general corrosion

head light faided

oil around steering rack

springs rusty

wipers deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,677 miles

leak around power steering

springs rusty

all joint rubbers deteriorating

general corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2017 72,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp deteriorating (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all joint rubbers deteriorating

general corrosion

leak around power steering

springs rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,448 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside head light dull/poor pattern

front brake pipes rusty

knock on front susp

Fail 2 Sep 2015 62,006 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to and from loadvalve (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside head light dull/poor pattern

front brake pipes rusty

knock on front susp

Fail 3 Sep 2014 58,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake pipes very rusty

slight leak on power steering

slight wear in engine mounts

slight wear in top strut mounts

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes very rusty

slight leak on power steering

slight wear in engine mounts

slight wear in top strut mounts

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

slight lift in front strut mount

surface rust on several brake pipes front and rear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,737 miles

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

surface rust on several brake pipes

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,737 miles

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

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

n/s steering rack boot clip loose

surface rust on several brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,290 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

several brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

some lift in n/s/f strut mount

Fail 16 Sep 2011 45,260 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wall damaged

several brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

some lift in n/s/f strut mount

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,698 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,463 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,396 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 21,347 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 DWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

FE51 DWC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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