MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front feeding rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
different size tyres and rear and front axles
emissions on just under maximum limit (smoke)
front wipers wont park in park automatically
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both from front feeding rear load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
different size tyres and rear and front axles
emissions on just under maximum limit (smoke)
front wipers wont park in park automatically
oil level very low
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s outer (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s outer (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
rear exhaust rusting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
rear exhaust rusting
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front headlamp adjuster deteriorating
rear exhaust deteriorating
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres both sidewalls perished
rear tyres sidewalls perished
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE51 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 HLV, 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 HLV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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