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FE51 HWK

2001 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 HWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,732 miles

Dampness around injector area

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside horn push not working

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated (minor leak of gasses)

Slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 13 Apr 2012 122,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Dampness around injector area

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside horn push not working

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated (minor leak of gasses)

Slight movement in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 115,085 miles

Near and offside rear axle beam brakets corroding

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Right hand horn switch not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 115,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Near and offside rear axle beam brakets corroding

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Right hand horn switch not working

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 105,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 102,028 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 102,028 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 98,013 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 80,609 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 HWK is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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