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FE51 NVG

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,154 mi
Last recorded68,154 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NVG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,154 miles

corrosion on offside road wheel

corrosion/pitting on nearside and offside front brake discs

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear bumper split (tempory repair)

power steering rack damp with fluid

some balance on front brakes

underbody rusting on steering,braking and suspension components

underbody surface rust

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

corrosion on offside road wheel

corrosion/pitting on nearside and offside front brake discs

exhaust rear heatshield insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear bumper split (tempory repair)

power steering rack damp with fluid

underbody rusting on steering,braking and suspension components

underbody surface rust

Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody rusting on braking,suspension and steering components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

steering rack damp on nearside

wipers not parking correctly when cancelling

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,684 miles

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

some play in nearside steering rack track rod

underbody rusting on braking and suspension components

Fail 20 Jan 2010 64,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some play in nearside steering rack track rod

underbody rusting on braking and suspension components

Pass 8 Jan 2009 63,723 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 62,230 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,277 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 NVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVG, 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 NVG is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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