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FE51 EWX

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,299 mi
Last recorded109,299 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 EWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,299 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all front subframe mounting areas corroded

non standard rear exhaust fitted.slightly noisy

outer sills covered in trims

Fail 3 Sep 2018 109,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all front subframe mounting areas corroded

non standard rear exhaust fitted.slightly noisy

outer sills covered in trims

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

Fail 26 Aug 2017 98,020 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyre inner walls cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 77,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 77,060 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,989 miles

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

notable coolant leak from back of engine

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,639 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 42,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 37,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,555 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 32,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,304 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,301 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 EWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

FE51 EWX is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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