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FE51 HVV

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,109 mi
Last recorded165,109 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 165,109 miles

Battery insecure

O/S Washer jet poor delivery

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2010 164,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S Washer jet poor delivery

Air box insecure

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 153,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 145,134 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 133,391 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 133,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 104,647 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 104,647 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front disc rusty + slightly warnout

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 HVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

FE51 HVV is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FE51 HVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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