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FE51 NUU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,394 mi
Last recorded72,394 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,394 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

Exhaust rear box corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,014 miles

ADVICE EXHAUST REAR SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE LOW ON FUEL.

ADVICE TO GET TRACKING DONE.

Fail 3 May 2018 65,010 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement BROKEN. (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

ADVICE EXHAUST REAR SYSTEM RUSTED.

ADVICE LOW ON FUEL.

ADVICE TO GET TRACKING DONE.

Pass 4 May 2017 56,519 miles

ADVICE TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE#S.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WEARING FROM INNER EDGE'S. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak SLIGHT FROM ENGINE. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + EXHAUST TAIL BOX RUSTED. (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 56,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

ADVICE TO CHANGE BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADE#S.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WEARING FROM INNER EDGE'S. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak SLIGHT FROM ENGINE. ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + EXHAUST TAIL BOX RUSTED. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 50,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mounting slight play (2.7.4)

exhaust tail box rusted

oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,499 miles

1.advice rear exhaust system rusted.

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 47,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

1.advice rear exhaust system rusted.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,428 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 45,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f mirror glass inscure

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,114 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,057 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 24,560 miles

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2008 24,560 miles

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

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

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,631 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 NUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NUU, 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 NUU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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