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DA51 KKW

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,647 mi
Last recorded190,647 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 KKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 190,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers dont park.

rear exhaust poor condition.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 178,925 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 167,775 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel leak on engine??

Pass 20 Feb 2013 156,895 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 156,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 145,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 31 Jan 2012 145,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2010 132,784 miles

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

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 132,784 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 121,313 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 121,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 108,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 96,656 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 83,580 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 67,365 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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DA51 KKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA51 KKW, 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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DA51 KKW is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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