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BT51 KHD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 132,822 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,198 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake drum backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber cover attachment corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 106,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance to strut to mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken emitting white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake drum backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber cover attachment corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake drum backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2022 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner brake drum backing plate corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber cover corroding

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake drum backing plate corroding

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber cover corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2021 103,230 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 103,229 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 102,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 99,346 miles

all four coil springs have corrosion

front subframe corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

headlamp glasses poor both sides

Fail 8 Apr 2019 99,346 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all four coil springs have corrosion

front subframe corroded

general underbody surface corrosion

headlamp glasses poor both sides

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,770 miles

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

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 96,770 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlamp glasses poor

exhaust corroded

general underbody surface corrosion unable to check outer sills due to covers fitted

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed

nsr coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 87,068 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on tread inner edges

both rear tyres tread slighty out of shape

Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,654 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 80,854 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroding.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 80,581 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Fail 15 Apr 2011 74,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 72,356 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,013 miles

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

rear tyres tread lumpy

Fail 20 Apr 2009 69,013 miles

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

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

rear tyres tread lumpy

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,516 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 57,029 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 43,931 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 43,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BT51 KHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BT51 KHD, 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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BT51 KHD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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