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FE51 HTV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,301 mi
Last recorded112,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to off/side tyre wall

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to off/side tyre wall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,243 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect for corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 105,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect for corrosion

Pass 28 May 2013 97,710 miles

Braking efficiency is within MOT limits but discs are corroding and may need replacing soon

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 May 2013 97,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Braking efficiency is within MOT limits but discs are corroding and may need replacing soon

Covers over sills preventing complete corrosion check

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,143 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 96,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 89,896 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 89,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 83,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 76,863 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 76,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,721 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 HTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

FE51 HTV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is FE51 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 HTV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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