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FE51 EWT

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,859 mi
Last recorded199,859 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 199,859 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2020

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 195,590 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 195,590 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 187,942 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 187,942 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 177,294 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Along underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 177,245 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 168,871 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 168,871 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 159,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 149,046 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 149,042 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,032 miles

Rear brake pipes required shortly

Fail 11 Sep 2013 140,032 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 115,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,846 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,497 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 67,713 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 67,713 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 57,744 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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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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