MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,859 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor pan and nsr (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose system heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heatshield corroded (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor pan and nsr (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose system heavily corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle, NSR by Fuel Filter, to NSR Flexi Hose and at Compensator Valve all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along underside of vehicle, NSR by Fuel Filter, to NSR Flexi Hose and at Compensator Valve all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanging Rubber deteriorated but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded along underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanging Rubber deteriorated but system adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Along underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Front section after CAT before Flexi Section and Major leak Centre section before Flange to Rear Section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Along underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded along underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak from engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded along underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak from engine ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded along underside of body not excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Beam pattern unclear (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear light lens cluster has small area of damage not affecting light output
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear brake pipes required shortly
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake pipes required shortly
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Near side rear wheel bearing whinding.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Off side rear tyre slightly out of shape.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE51 EWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2001.
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