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A8 KRU

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,177 mi
Last recorded59,177 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 KRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,177 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 59,177 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 49,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 30,198 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 30,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,447 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 2,465 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 2,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 2,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 1,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 1,870 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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A8 KRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A8 KRU, 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 A8 KRU registered?

A8 KRU is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is A8 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 KRU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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