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FE51 HPC

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,181 mi
Last recorded153,181 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 153,181 miles

advise n/s/r axle beam bush worn

advise self park on wipers

Fail 15 Feb 2012 153,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front tyres low on tread (205/50x16)

advise n/s/r axle beam bush worn

advise self park on wipers

Pass 10 Feb 2011 135,580 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 135,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 120,821 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 120,821 miles

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 108,890 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 108,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 98,679 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 82,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 61,378 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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 HPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 HPC?

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What year was FE51 HPC registered?

FE51 HPC is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is FE51 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 HPC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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