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DV51 KZD

2001 Vauxhall Astra

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,576 mi
Last recorded91,576 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Astra83,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 KZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,829 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 87,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

centre stop light not working

one of the rear exhaust hangers missing

slight fuel leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 87,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,376 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 154,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 154,513 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 137,546 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 137,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 85,909 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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DV51 KZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DV51 KZD, 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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DV51 KZD is a 2001 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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