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FY51 VAE

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,091 mi
Last recorded163,091 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 163,091 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear wheel archers corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 151,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 144,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 136,131 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 136,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 120,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 112,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 105,179 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 92,372 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 76,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,163 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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FY51 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY51 VAE, 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 FY51 VAE registered?

FY51 VAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FY51 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 VAE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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