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FE51 HUA

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,146 mi
Last recorded174,146 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 174,146 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 174,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 167,473 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 167,473 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 161,854 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 161,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 156,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 156,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 153,663 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 150,143 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 150,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 138,950 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 138,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,965 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 130,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 115,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 115,809 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 924,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 924,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 HUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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