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FX51 FEY

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,199 mi
Last recorded116,199 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 116,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2019 116,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 114,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 114,299 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 113,564 miles

Note plastic over sills fitted

Advanced deterioration on both rear tyres

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and pipes leading to and from rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 113,564 miles

Advanced deterioration on both rear tyres

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and pipes leading to and from rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion in general on exhaust system

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Note plastic over sills fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 108,309 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 108,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight grease leak at offside outer c/v boot-not split

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight grease leak at offside outer c/v boot-not split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,261 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 77,624 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 77,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 68,968 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,368 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 66,366 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,931 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 63,929 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,917 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,299 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 60,299 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 42,423 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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FX51 FEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FX51 FEY, 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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FX51 FEY is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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