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FE51 HTJ

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,133 mi
Last recorded208,133 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 208,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top joint. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 193,818 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S Rear brake pipe to load valve corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 193,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S Rear brake pipe to load valve corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 176,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 176,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 163,141 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 162,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 148,026 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition, advise replacement at next brake pad change.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 134,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 134,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,089 miles

ADVISE TRACKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 25 Sep 2008 107,072 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE TRACKING

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,220 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HTJ is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?

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

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